Crane Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift8%Construction Experience6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years4%Current company
(National Aluminium)ALDI
ALV PRODUCTIONSTime at current job
Less than 1 year32%1-2 years32%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 398 profiles for Crane Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 16 July 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $74,790 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,139 – $94,584 yearly
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Sandblaster/Painter/ skill labourer
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceBackhoe TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketSkills
Construction ExperienceForkliftCraneMachiningCommunication SkillsAssemblyCrane Operator/Rigger
Keilor East, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryAdvanced Rigging TicketHR LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeFabricationManufacturingLatheMathsHydraulicsElectrical Spotter - DG (Casual)
Glen Iris, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardRIW CardBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsManagementSkills
ManagementLeadershipRisk ManagementConstruction ExperienceForklift Operator
Williamstown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
TankerForkliftLoad & UnloadMechanic ExperienceForklift Driver/Machine Operator
Huntingdale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCertificate IIISkills
Load & UnloadForkliftMachiningCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsGrindingExcavator Operator / Site Supervisor
West Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardAssemblySkills
Supervising ExperienceHand ToolsWhite Card
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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: forklift, construction experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: White Card, Forklift Licence 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: truck crane, rigger and excavator operator / site supervisor.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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