Crane Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Management
- 5%
- Time Management
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 64%
- High school diploma or GED
- 18%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
The Reject Shop
Southern Cross Support Services
- Total Steel Darwin
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 42 profiles for Crane Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $89,962 yearly
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Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSchedule ManagementGroup WorkDisaster RecoveryTechnical Process Assurance Operator
Fannie Bay, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceEWP TicketSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSchedule ManagementDrivingMaintenanceMechanical Engineering Technician
Tiwi, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringWork Safely at HeightsBusinessCertificate IIIMechanic Experience+12 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanical FittingsMaintenanceMachine MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceCorrective Maintenance OperationsTeam Leader
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCleaning ExperienceCleaningPackingPackagingCash HandlingRIGGER
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketWork Safely at HeightsRSABasic Rigging Ticket+1 moreSkills
Basic Rigging TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketDogging TicketWork Safely at HeightsWhite CardDriver LicenceRigger / Crane Operator
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketIRATASlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift Licence+8 moreSkills
RiggingLifting EquipmentCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting Operations
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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 rigger / crane operator.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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