Crane Operators for hire in Gold Coast, Queensland
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260
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 6%
- Forklift
- 5%
- Management
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Master's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
- Fulton Hogan
MONADELPHOUS
John Holland
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 260 profiles for Crane Operators in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $88,863 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,034 – $117,801 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Excavator Operator
Chirn Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Standard 11Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
HR LicenceWhite CardStandard 11Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftSERVICE TRUCK OPERATOR
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceBackhoe TicketCertificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyHC LicenceRelationship ManagementDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRisk AssessmentsYouth Development Programme ExperienceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Computer OperationCrane Truck Operator
Mermaid Waters, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IVNegotiationManagementHR Licence+1 moreSkills
ManagementMicrosoft OfficeSales ManagementCRM SoftwareConstruction ExperienceConstruction Site ExperienceLeading Hand
Chirn Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsBlue CardCPR Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWorking with Culturally Diverse CommunitiesDrilling TechniqueComputer OperationCross-Cultural CommunicationComputer LiteracyRigger
Hollywell, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Road RollersCertificate IILoader OperationForklift LicenceUnloadingWheel Loader+10 moreSkills
Crane OperationCraneRiggingHeavy Equipment OperationDrilling TechniqueSafe Work PracticesCarpenter / Marine Fitout
Reedy Creek, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)Certificate IICertificate III in Security OperationsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementSafe Work PracticesWork Health and Safety MindsetRisk IdentificationHazard Identification (HAZID)Hazard Identification
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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: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, rigger and leading hand.
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 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 13 years of professional experience.
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