29/07/2026
Australia New Zealand Top FIFO Occupations
Mining/Production Operators & Truck Drivers (haul truck, dump truck) — high-volume entry-to-mid roles, especially in WA's Pilbara and Goldfields
Industrial/HV Electricians — in high demand because electrical systems are critical to site safety and production, and delays or failures can stop entire operations
Boilermakers & Welders — handle fabrication and repairs on steel structures, pipelines, and heavy equipment, especially in demand during shutdowns and major construction phases
Heavy Diesel Fitters/Mechanics — keep large mobile equipment running, such as dump trucks, drills, loaders, and excavators
Drillers & Driller's Offsiders — core exploration/production roles
Mining/Mine Engineers — with one source citing a projected 17.1% growth in mining engineer positions by 2026
Scraper/Plant Operators — heavy equipment operation roles frequently advertised
Site Safety Officers / HSE Advisors — mandatory on most sites
Camp/Kitchen & Hospitality Staff (chefs, cooks, utilities/cleaners) — consistently listed as in-demand for remote camp operations
Plumbers — one source notes these roles pay $90K-$171K annually in the mining sector
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