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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    43

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift
    7%
    Management
    5%
    Time Management
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    61%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • The Reject Shop
    • Southern Cross Support Services
    • Minor Hotels
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 14 Nov 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $89,976 yearly
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  • Heavy Combination Driver

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLoad RestraintUnloadingLoading
  • Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardMC LicenceFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSchedule ManagementGroup WorkDisaster Recovery
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

    Tiwi, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringWork Safely at HeightsBusinessCertificate IIIMechanic Experience+12 more

    Skills

    LeadershipMechanical FittingsMaintenanceMachine MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceCorrective Maintenance Operations
  • Rigger / Crane Operator

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketIRATASlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift Licence+8 more

    Skills

    RiggingLifting EquipmentCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting Operations
  • Team Leader

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation Module

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCleaning ExperienceCleaningPackingPackagingCash Handling
  • RIGGER

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketWork Safely at HeightsRSABasic Rigging Ticket+1 more

    Skills

    Basic Rigging TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketDogging TicketWork Safely at HeightsWhite CardDriver Licence

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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 crane operators?

Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: White Card, Work Safely at Heights and Construction Induction Card (White Card).

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, mathematics assistant and heavy combination driver.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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