FIFO Resume Example for Australian Mining Jobs
Below is an example structure for a FIFO or mining resume, section by section, with sample wording to show how experience can be presented clearly. Replace everything in square brackets with your own genuine details — the example qualifications are placeholders, not a list of what every role requires.
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1. Header and contact details
[Full Name]
[Target role, e.g. Dump Truck Operator]
[Mobile] · [Email] · [Suburb, State] · Can fly out of [Perth / Brisbane / Cairns]
Keep it simple. You don't need your full address, date of birth or a photo.
2. Professional summary
Reliable [role] with [X] years' experience in [industry/site type]. Experienced working [roster] rosters in remote locations, with a strong focus on safe work practices. Holds [current tickets relevant to the role]. Seeking a FIFO [role] position.
Three or four lines is enough. Write it for the specific job ad.
3. Qualifications, tickets and licences
[Driver licence class], [State]
[Unit code] [Unit title] — [training provider], [year]
[First aid qualification] — current to [month year]
[Site induction or safety course]
List only what you currently hold. Use exact codes and titles from your certificates.
4. Work experience
[Job Title] — [Employer], [Location] [Month Year] – [Month Year]
• [What you operated or did, and where]
• [A responsibility that matches the job ad]
• [A safety, quality or reliability contribution]
• [Roster worked, if relevant]
Example bullet points
- Completed daily pre-start inspections and reported defects through the site's reporting system.
- Worked a 2:1 roster in a remote camp environment.
- Followed traffic management plans and radio communication procedures.
- Trained two new starters on site procedures.
Use bullets like these only where they're true for you. Specific, honest detail beats impressive-sounding wording.
5. Equipment experience (if relevant)
[Machine type] — [make/model or size, if known] — [approx. hours or years]
Keep this separate from qualifications so employers can see what you've operated and what you're formally ticketed for.
6. Skills and references
- 5–8 skills taken from the job ad that genuinely apply to you.
- References: "Available on request" or two names with a phone number, with their permission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy this FIFO resume example?
Use the structure, but write the content yourself with your real experience and qualifications. Generic copied wording is easy for recruiters to spot.
Is there a FIFO resume template I can use?
The structure on this page works as a template. If you create an account on Cailin Connex, you can build a resume from your details in a clean, ATS-friendly layout.
Should I put a photo on my FIFO resume?
No. Australian employers generally don't expect one, and photos can cause problems for screening software.
What if I don't have any tickets yet?
Leave that section short or show training you're booked into, with the date. See our entry-level FIFO resume guide for more.
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