Crane-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Forklift7%Construction Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
APS(National Aluminium)Aditya alluminiumTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years13%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 824 profiles for Crane-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $74,790 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,139 – $94,584 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Crane Operator/Rigger
Keilor East, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryAdvanced Rigging TicketHR LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeFabricationManufacturingLatheMathsHydraulicsMobile Crane Operator
Gladstone Park, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketHR LicenceDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
CarpentryConstruction ExperienceFrame CarpentryLeadershipTeam ManagementTime ManagementSandblaster/Painter/ skill labourer
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceBackhoe TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketSkills
Construction ExperienceForkliftCraneMachiningCommunication SkillsAssemblyCrane Operator/Dogman
Fairfield, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardRIW CardIntermediate Rigging TicketWork Safely at HeightsSkills
CarpentryCraneCommunication SkillsLeadershipCrane Operator/Rigger dogman telehandler operator
St Kilda, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Basic Rigging TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationForkliftOperations Assistant
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Order PickingWarehouse ExperienceForkliftPallet JackCrane
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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 27 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: communication skills, forklift and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Crane Operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Dogging Ticket.
What are some job titles related to crane-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane-operators include: storeman & forklift operator, crane operator/rigger and operations assistant.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Crane Operator?
Most crane-operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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