Crane-Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

Find crane operators who specialise in moving heavy materials, setting up equipment, and maintaining safety standards on job sites. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Darwin, Northern Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Forklift7%
    Management5%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training60%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    High school diploma or GED15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years5%
  • Current company

    Alan king and sons
    Arc Tavern, Groote Eylandt
    AUSTRALIAN ILMENITE RESOURCES PTY LTD
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 42 profiles for Crane-Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $88,784 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Boilermaker/Welder

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardForkliftEngineeringDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11+6 more

    Skills

    Supply ChainBudgetingMetal FabricationMaintenanceCommunication SkillsWelding
  • Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardForkliftDriver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at Heights+5 more

    Skills

    Computer LiteracyTime ManagementManagementMechanical Knowledge
  • Groceries Team Member

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationLeadershipCertificate IIRCGEducation+2 more

    Skills

    Cash HandlingTime Management
  • Maintenance Fitter

    Moil, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Work Safely at HeightsBasic Scaffolding TicketConfined Space EntryDogging TicketEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    Construction Experience
  • Coxswain/Deckhand

    Palmerston, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIDogging TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    MaintenanceMIG WeldingStick WeldingWeldingForkliftAir Conditioning
  • National Fleet Manager & NT logistics coordinator

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipCertificate IVCertificate IIIManagementDiploma

    Skills

    SAPServiceNowForkliftSupply ChainOil & Gas

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What's the average time to fill a crane operator role?

The average time to fill a crane operator role is 20 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do crane-operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a crane operator include: forklift, management and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?

Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to crane-operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane-operators include: work coordinator & step-up supervisor, heavy combination driver and maintenance fitter.

What level of education is common for a crane operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a crane operator in Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?

Most crane-operators have 16 years of professional experience.

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