Crane-Operators for hire in Gold Coast, Queensland

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 Gold Coast, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    229

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership6%
    Forklift5%
    Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Vocational or technical training35%
    Bachelor's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Falcon cranes
    Ashmore Welding
    ASTEK CRANE & RIGGING - MARCH
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Crane-Operators in Gold Coast, Queensland

Last updated: 29 Sept 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $86,770 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,767 – $118,072 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Leading Hand Advanced Rigger |Crane Operator

    Carrara, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftHand ToolsWork Safely at HeightsAdvanced Rigging TicketHR LicenceDogging Ticket+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceDogging TicketHR LicenceForklift
  • Crane Truck Operator

    Mermaid Waters, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IVNegotiationManagementHR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    ManagementMicrosoft OfficeSales ManagementCRM SoftwareConstruction ExperienceConstruction Site Experience
  • Crane Operator/Advanced Rigger

    Southport, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeDogging Ticket

    Skills

    ForkliftPlumbingMaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationBlueprint ReadingMechanical Knowledge
  • Trade Assistant

    Gold Coast, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Construction Experience

    Skills

    EWP TicketWork Safely at HeightsWhite CardAutoCADPvsystEnglish
  • Waitressing

    Southport, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIManagementRSA+2 more

    Skills

    POSCash HandlingPayrollUpsellingMicrosoft OfficeCashiering
  • Welder/Boilermaker

    Nerang, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Welding

    Skills

    CADAutoCADRevitFabricationBlueprint ReadingBarista Experience

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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: leadership, forklift and management.

What licenses or certifications are common for crane-operators?

Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: Dogging Ticket, White Card 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: crane truck operator, trade assistant and welder/boilermaker.

What level of education is common for a crane operator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a crane operator in Gold Coast, Queensland, 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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