FIFO Mining & Perth Metro Recruitment Agency

A practical approach to modern recruitment.
Proven capability. Confident hiring.

Our candidates’ capability is carefully assessed and verified by an industry expert before you commit to a first interview.

Experience on paper. Capability verified.

Western Australian workers past and present — miners, wharf hands, chefs, pastoralists and tradespeople — against red earth, port cranes and the Perth skyline
4-hour practical assessmentHands-on tasks specific to the job
Industry-aligned assessorsPeople who know the job
Report & video evidenceSee it before you commit
FIFO & Perth MetroPlacements across WA
The problem we solve

Evidence first. Sustainable hiring.

Labour costs keep rising, yet most hiring decisions still rest on resumes, tickets and a conversation. When practical capability doesn’t match what’s on paper, you pay for it on site.

Our model is built to significantly improve your bottom line by providing the evidence you need to make a sustainable hiring decision — before you commit.

Rework

Jobs done twice because the first attempt wasn’t to standard.

Lost productivity

Crews slowed down by someone still finding their feet.

Supervision burden

Leading hands pulled off their own work to watch over a qualified and experienced “on paper” new starter.

Safety concerns

Gaps in practical and foundational knowledge become high risk on a live work site.

Repeat recruitment

Another fee, another search, another cycle of onboarding.

Our approach

Prove capability before placement.

What makes us different

A foundation for sustainable hiring.

Every shortlisted candidate goes through an independent, practical vetting process with an industry-aligned assessor — and you get the results in writing and on video.

4-hour practical assessment

Conducted by an industry-aligned assessor against the tasks your role actually demands.

Hands-on tasks + knowledge Q&A

Candidates demonstrate the work, then answer questions that test their foundational knowledge.

Scorecard & written report

Results captured in a structured assessor scorecard and a clear candidate report.

Skills gaps documented

Any gaps are identified in the report, with a recommended remediation pathway where required.

Short video evidence

Watch the candidate perform selected key tasks — not just read about them.

Complete documentation

Qualifications and candidate particulars supplied to you before final progression.

How it works

Six steps from role brief to placement.

  1. 01

    Understand the role

    We meet with you to define the practical requirements, work environment and attributes that make the right fit.

  2. 02

    Shortlist suitable candidates

    We select candidates from onshore and offshore candidate pools.

  3. 03

    Verify practical capability

    Interview, independent practical assessment, knowledge testing and assessor scoring.

  4. 04

    Review the evidence

    Receive the candidate report, video evidence, qualifications and supporting documents.

  5. 05

    Interview & mobilisation

    We coordinate:

    • Your interview
    • FIFO placement
    • Site-specific induction support within our training hub (FIFO)
    • Uniform and site-specific PPE collection from your depot (FIFO)
    • Drug & alcohol screening attendance
    • Musculoskeletal / fitness screening attendance
  6. 06

    Proceed with confidence

    Once placement terms are complete, the candidate transitions into your onboarding process.

Want to see the evidence on your next hire?

Tell us about the role — we’ll walk you through how we’d vet for it.

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Roles we place

Mining, construction, hospitality & healthcare recruitment across WA.

Don’t see your role? Ask us
Mining · MaintenanceHeavy Diesel / HMP Mechanic
Mining · FIFOHeavy Truck Operator
MaintenanceMechanical Fitter
MaintenanceBoilermaker / Welder
ConstructionCarpenter / Joiner
ConstructionBricklayer / Block Layer
ConstructionWall & Floor Tiler
Hospitality · FIFOFIFO Chef
Hospitality · FIFOFIFO Utility
Aged CareAged Care / Personal Care Worker
Two service divisions

Evidence-based recruitment model.

Division 01

FIFO Placement

Skills vetting, candidate report and evidence, first interview coordination and support through to site readiness.

Division 02

Perth Metro Placement

The same evidence-led vetting model, adapted to metropolitan roles and your onboarding requirements.

FIFO placement support

Beyond screening — support right up to the first swing.

  • Before placement
  • Screening and practical skills vetting by a qualified, industry-specific assessor
  • Candidate report and short practical video evidence
  • Qualifications and personal particulars prepared for handover
  • First interview coordination
  • Drug & alcohol screening completed and passed
  • Musculoskeletal / fitness screening completed and passed
  • After successful placement
  • Site-specific induction support is provided within our own onboarding hub space for successful candidates to complete their necessary inductions prior to mobilisation
  • PPE and site-specific tool collection pickup from your depot is coordinated on your behalf with the successful candidate
Deborah Quartermaine, CEO of Trades WA Workforce Solutions
Deborah Quartermaine
CEO, Trades WA Workforce Solutions
Why work with us

Built by someone who has run the crews, the kitchens and the camps.

Trades WA Workforce Solutions draws on direct experience across construction workforce coordination, FIFO and offshore operations, hospitality, defence, human resources and employment services. The approach is simple: understand the job, understand the standard, deliver a verified candidate.

10 yrsCoordinating a ~50-person construction workforce and contributing to regional WA tender wins
22 yrsQualified chef — FIFO, offshore, hotel, restaurant and catering — including Executive Chef roles
3 awardsEmployer excellence awards for safety, customer feedback and quality of service
HR & employmentGraduate Diploma in HR, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, licensed employment agent
Army ReservistAustralian Army Reservist — remote Kitchen Field Mobile (KFM) and bulk commercial defence base camp operations
Business ownerOperated a cafe with a labour-hire arm, a restaurant and a catering business
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Need greater confidence in the people you put on site?

Tell us the role, the environment and the standard you need. We’ll help you identify candidates who are validated thoroughly before you commit.

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