Live and work in Australia

We understand that it’s just as important to prioritise your family life as well as your career which is why we are focused on being as family-friendly as possible. The majority of our FIFO and DIDO rosters are 8:6, with others being 5:2 depending on the role.

We’re always happy to discuss rosters with potential employees.

By Road
RNO is approximately a 30-minute drive from Hopetoun. Buses run daily in the morning and afternoon between Hopetoun and RNO, or alternatively, you can drive to site.

By Air
RNO runs flights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (flight time is one hour). from Perth Airport to Ravensthorpe Airport.
Rex (Regional Express) operates daily flights between Perth and Esperance (flight time 1 hour 40 minutes) and between Perth and Albany (flight time 1 hour 10 minutes).  For more information see the Rex website.

We understand that it’s just as important to prioritise your family life as well as your career. The majority of our residential roles have a 5:2/4:3 roster enabling you to be home on the weekends to enjoy time with friends and family. However, some residential employees also remain on an 8:6 roster depending on their role within our operation.

We’re always happy to discuss rosters with potential employees.

The local region provides Hopetoun residents with several options for their children’s education. Whether you’re a young family or have teenagers embarking on their high school journey, the local and boarding school offerings below are available in the region:

Child Care Centres

• Little Barrens
• Cub House Child Care Centre

Kindergarten & Primary School (Kindergarten to Year 6)

• Hopetoun Primary school
• Ravensthorpe District High School
• Jerdacuttup Primary School
• Munglinup Primary School

High School (years 7 – 10)

• Ravensthorpe District High School

Boarding School Offerings

Albany

• Great Southern Grammar
• Albany Residential College

Esperance

• Esperance Residential College
• Esperance Anglican Community School

Living in Hopetoun provides the best of both worlds: living on WA’s beautiful south coast while remaining conveniently connected by frequent, discounted regional chartered flights to Perth.

In collaboration with Allkem Mt Cattlin and MACA, flights have been consolidated between Ravensthorpe and Perth, with larger jet aircraft introduced to accommodate the number of passengers. Where capacity allows, seats are made available via expression of interest to the local community at the discounted rates below.

One way cost

To find out more about booking a community seat, visit: https://www.ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au/play/getting-in-around/airport.aspx

Hopetoun and neighbouring Ravensthorpe offer a range of services and amenities, ensuring that everything needed for a comfortable life is within reach.

Hopetoun is supported by busy regional centres, Albany and Esperance that provide access to a wider range of amenities including hospitals and medical specialists, public and private schools, and airports.

Local Shopping and amenities
Hopetoun is supported with local shopping outlets and amenities to create a thriving regional community.

Dining
Hopetoun is home to locally owned and operated restaurants and cafés, including:

• Mount Barren Café
• Simon’s Market Cafè
• Shipwrecked Bakery
• Salty Sips
• Wavecrest Bar and Bistro
• The Port Hotel

Amenities

• Hopetoun & Ravensthorpe Community Resource Centres
• IGA
• Local post office
• Hopetoun General Store
• Hairdressers
• Mechanics
• Gym
• Sports grounds

Medical

• Hopetoun Medical Centres
• Ravensthorpe Medical Centre
• Ravensthorpe Hospital
• Pharmacies

Sporting and Community groups
There are a range of local sporting and community groups that provide activities and opportunities to get involved in local life in Hopetoun and Ravensthorpe. From art groups and playgroups to fitness, golf, football, netball, tennis, basketball and equestrian clubs, there are many different ways to get involved with the local community.

Western Australia’s southern coastline is blessed with a temperate climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. With the region reaching average summer temperatures in the mid-20 degrees and short spells of hotter temperatures in Hopetoun.

The rugged coastline boasts countless remote beaches that sit on the doorstep of the world-heritage listed Fitzgerald River National Park. With over 2,500 varieties of wildflower species, ancient mountain ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, estuaries and inlets the area provides a wealth of natural beauty to be explored.

Employees and their families who live in the small community enjoy a range of outdoor activities with access to hiking, fishing, boating, surfing and camping. The town hosts plenty of social activities from beach volleyball to family events such as the annual fishing competition in Hopetoun.

Living locally provides employees with a unique opportunity to work in the mining industry and still be able to enjoy the comforts of their own home each evening. Employees can prioritise both their careers and family time by enjoying a residential lifestyle in a charming, coastal community without the need to work away from home.