Broaden service duties, quality checks and informal coaching before taking responsibility for a team.
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FIFO Camp Utility Worker
Keeps remote accommodation villages operating through housekeeping, cleaning, dining-room support and other assigned service tasks.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$65k–$95kGross, generally before super
Common roster context14/7, 8/6 and even-time patterns occur; hours and duties vary by contractor.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Keeps remote accommodation villages operating through housekeeping, cleaning, dining-room support and other assigned service tasks. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Clean rooms and shared spaces
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Support kitchen or dining service within food-safety procedures
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Manage laundry or waste where assigned
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Use cleaning products and equipment safely
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Report maintenance and hygiene issues
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Commercial cleaning equipment
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Laundry systems
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Food-service equipment where trained
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Service records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Work rights and employer screening
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Food handling or RSA only for duties and jurisdiction that require them
- 03
Driver licence for vacancies involving vehicle use
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Site and village induction
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Hospitality, commercial cleaning or customer-service work
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Hygiene standards and safe chemical handling
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Reliable roster attendance
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Ability to work across a service team
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Search village contractors and remote-services providers
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Match cleaning, catering or hospitality experience to the actual vacancy
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Confirm the point of hire and roster
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Build service and site experience
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Roster and paid hours
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Department and supervisory duties
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Remote location
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Salary versus hourly engagement
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
- 02
Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
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How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Coordinate daily work and coach a small team while the supervisor retains the assigned accountabilities.
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Related role band: $150k–$210kProgression 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 27 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.