The recruitment company I personally used to get my resume and cover letter FIFO-ready. Your resume is the first thing an employer sees — you want this popping. Use my exclusive discount code 3DGSGAC (only works through the link below).
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A 20-minute call with the W1N W1N recruitment team. They'll look at your situation, tell you exactly what job roles you should be targeting and what tickets you need to get there — straight from the people who actually place candidates into mining jobs every day.
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For anything visa related beyond a Working Holiday Visa, these are the people you speak to. Navigating the Australian visa system alone is one of the biggest mistakes people make — Pathway To Aus are who I personally use and recommend. Email Patrick directly with your situation and he'll point you in the right direction: patrick@pathwaytoaus.com.
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Getting your HR Licence is the single most important ticket you can get. Perth Transport Training Academy are the most popular place in Perth to get it done — Irish owned, brilliant craic, and very active on social media. I used them myself and so did my girlfriend. Mention you've been referred by Cal when booking and you'll get a completely free $550 ticket (Inspect A Vehicle) on top of your HR Licence. Exclusive to my community — two tickets for the price of one just by saying my name.
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Cailin Mining and Civil are the training provider I recommend for machine operator tickets. Whether you're getting your first ticket or adding to your existing licences, they cover everything you need to get qualified and job-ready for machine operator roles in the mining industry.
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Already have machine operating tickets from back home? You may not need to sit the full course again. Cailin Mining and Civil offer RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) — meaning your existing tickets could be recognised in Australia and save you serious time and money.
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If you're a qualified tradie looking to get your overseas trade licence recognised in Australia, I have the exact guy you need to speak to — Jason. His company is one of the market leaders in Australia for this. Reach out to me directly and I'll walk you through the process and link you up with him.
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I'd highly recommend getting travel insurance sorted before you leave home. I've been using SafetyWing for years — by far the best fit for my lifestyle. The biggest thing for me is the flexibility: you just pay a monthly fee and cancel whenever you want. No locked-in contracts, no hassle.
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This is how I brought all my money over to Australia when I made the move — and the card I used for everything until my first wages came in. Still my go-to for travel and anything that doesn't go through my Australian bank account. Similar to Monzo or Revolut but better in a lot of areas — low fees, great exchange rates and simple to use internationally.
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Not everyone coming to Australia is focused on FIFO straight away — and that's fine. If you're planning to come over on a Working Holiday Visa first and figure things out when you land, this is the guide for you. A complete step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to know before you arrive.
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I only discovered Step One when I got to Australia and I'm never going back to another brand. I've got over 10 pairs at this point. Super comfortable, anti-chafe, and a massive range of styles — exactly what you want when you're on site where comfort is everything. Use my discount code for 15% off.
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I've been wearing Bata boots since my second year on site and they're still the ones I use for every swing. Lighter and more comfortable than the other big brands I tried — when you're on your feet for 12 hours a day that makes a massive difference. Use code CAL10 at checkout for a discount.
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I've been wearing Two Savage on site for 2 years — genuinely the best safety glasses I've used. Safetys are part of your uniform, you're wearing them every day, so make sure you actually like them. Use my discount code CAL10 at checkout for 10% off.
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I've had both their recent models — started with the 'Foreman' and now I wear the 'Big Rig' every day. Hard Hat brand themselves as the toughest and most durable watch out there, and they're well known among FIFO and construction workers for a reason. Use my discount code FIFOCAL10 at checkout for 10% off.
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