Meet the founders
Crewby was founded by Anita and Silas Burke.
Silas has spent years working within drilling and FIFO environments, starting at entry-level and understanding firsthand what it takes to build a career on the rigs. He knows the physical demands, the long shifts, the expectations of supervisors, and the reality of proving yourself from the ground up.
Anita has lived the FIFO lifestyle from the home front. Navigating rosters, raising a family during swings, and understanding the emotional and practical pressures that come with working away. Together, we’ve experienced FIFO through different stages of life, from early career to growing responsibilities at home.
We built Crewby because we saw a consistent gap.
Too many entry-level workers step onto site underprepared for the lifestyle. Too many operators deal with early exits that could have been prevented with better screening and clearer expectations. And too many families are left to figure it out on their own.
Crewby exists to close that gap.
Our focus is simple: prepare people properly, assess for genuine fit, and provide steady support beyond placement. We’re not interested in high-volume recruitment. We’re interested in stronger crews, better retention, and a more sustainable FIFO experience for everyone involved.
We’ve lived it. We understand it. And we’re building Crewby around that lived experience.
The support crew behind the crew
Why we started Crewby
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Too often, entry level crew are placed into FIFO roles without a clear understanding of the lifestyle or expectations. This leads to early exits, frustration and instability on site.
Crewby was created to close that gap. Focusing on readiness, right fit hiring, and support beyond day one.
We’ve been there and understand FIFO, from all angles.
Shaped by real experience
We’ve lived the FIFO life as the worker on site, and as the partner and family at home. We understand the operational pressures, the long shifts, the camp routines and the expectations from all sides.
We’ve navigated dating life, building a family, and building a home – all while working FIFO.
Through all stages of life
We’ve experienced FIFO through different stages of life – starting out early in a career, navigating growing responsibilities, managing family commitments and thinking about long term stability.
That perspective shapes how we prepare and support the people we work with.
The impacts on everyone involved
We know that FIFO doesn’t just affect performance on site. It impacts relationships, finances, routines and long term planning.
That’s why Crewby focuses on readiness, honest conversations, and ongoing support beyond placement.
Our approach
Designed for long term stability
Preparation first
We focus on readiness before mobilisation
Right fit screening
We assess motivation and long term suitability – not just qualifications
Ongoing support
We stay engaged after placement to improve retention and stability
Building stronger crews
Crewby exists to build stronger entry level crews by improving preparation and providing steady support. We’re focused on long term fit and operational stability.
Contact Us
Want to get in touch and chat more about what we do? Send us a message here or email us at crew@crewby.com.au