Luxurious new FIFO accommodation aims to attract women to mining jobs

A West Australian mining firm is reinventing fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) working by constructing two new luxurious lodging precincts to draw feminine employees and “prioritise health and wellbeing”.

Mineral Resources, also referred to as MinRes, is creating the hotel-style properties within the outback which it says are triple the dimensions of the rooms workers normally have.

A complete of 750 resort-style rooms shall be constructed at its Onslow Iron challenge within the Pilbara, with every spanning 45 sq. metres.

Usually, mining employees keep in momentary lodging items known as dongas. 

But the brand new apartment-like rooms can have a queen measurement mattress, separate ensuite, laundry with washer and dryer, kitchenette, lounge, large display TV with video name perform and a balcony.

Barbecues, an Olympic-size swimming pool, health centre, café serving barista-made espresso and a recreation constructing with cinema, golf simulators and pool tables, in addition to sports activities courts, are additionally being constructed.

Couples are additionally being focused to tackle a FIFO job and households shall be inspired to relocate to 10 new four-bed properties in Onslow, which is 14 hours’ drive north of Perth.

MinRes Chief People and Shared Services Officer Bronwyn Grieve stated the corporate desires to draw extra employees.

“Our people are the foundation of MinRes’ success and that’s why we’ll give them the best FIFO village experience in the sector,” Grieve stated.

“As the race to attract and retain the best talent intensifies, we know our focus on workplace wellness will help set us apart.”