Understanding FIFO rosters: 8/6 vs 2/1 vs 5/2

If you are new to FIFO, roster notation can look like secret code. Here is the plain-English version. An 8/6 roster means eight days on site followed by six days off -- common on gold and iron ore operations with a rotating crew model. A 2/1 roster (two weeks on, one week off) suits maintenance and trades roles where continuity on site matters more than long home breaks. A 5/2 roster mirrors a regular working week and usually applies to drive-in drive-out or regional roles rather than true FIFO. None of these is objectively "better" -- it comes down to what you want your fortnight to look like, and how far you are travelling to get to site. This is a test article added to verify the company news/blog feature.