Technical & business support · Entry

Camp, logistics or site-services worker

Supports a remote workforce through accommodation, catering, transport, freight or administration, depending on the actual vacancy.

Indicative 2026 annual cash$70k–$115kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite positions often use 8/6 or 5/2/4/3; city, residential and hybrid arrangements also occur.

Role at a glance

What this role actually does.

Supports a remote workforce through accommodation, catering, transport, freight or administration, depending on the actual vacancy. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.

The work

Core duties

  • 01

    Deliver assigned village or site-service tasks

  • 02

    Keep hygiene, records and customer communication sound

  • 03

    Escalate defects and roster constraints

The assets

Equipment and systems

  • 01

    Cleaning or catering equipment

  • 02

    Vehicle or freight systems where assigned

  • 03

    Service and booking records

Before mobilisation

Typical foundations

  • 01

    Employer screening and site induction

  • 02

    Food, vehicle or equipment credentials only for assigned duties

  • 03

    Availability for the stated roster and point of hire

Prove capability

Evidence employers can verify

  • 01

    Specific service task and volume

  • 02

    Reliable shifts and hygiene

  • 03

    Customer and safety examples

Entry pathway

A credible way into the role.

  1. 01

    Choose a specific utility, transport or logistics vacancy

  2. 02

    Show transferable service experience

  3. 03

    Complete employer training for the assigned tasks

Earning context

What tends to move pay

  • 01

    Experience and verified scope

  • 02

    Roster, location and shift pattern

  • 03

    Employer, contract and allowances

Before accepting

Questions to ask about the offer

  • 01

    Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?

  • 02

    Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?

  • 03

    What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?

Progression

Possible next moves.

01Camp utility worker

Keeps remote accommodation villages operating through housekeeping, cleaning, dining-room support and other assigned service tasks.

Related role band: $65k–$95k
02FIFO village bus driver

Transports workers between airport, village and work areas within the vehicle class, passenger authority and site rules required for the route.

Related role band: $85k–$105k
03Site administrator

Coordinates the records, travel, rosters and routine office support that keep a site team mobilised and informed.

Related role band: $75k–$105k

Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →

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Editorial note

Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.