Crane Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
- Construction Experience
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Komatsu
Kaefer
DP World
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 60%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 879 profiles for Crane Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,987 – $95,339 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Crane Operator/Rigger
Newport, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationBasic Rigging Ticket+2 moreSkills
Power ToolsHand ToolsLifting EquipmentHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftLeading Hand
Parkville, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSupervisor
Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 moreSkills
Staff SupervisionRope Access SystemCuttingCutting TorchesStructural SteelSteel Construction MaterialsFabricator / Welder
Oakleigh South, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringDriver LicenceBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringForklift LicenceSkills
Structural SteelFabricationSteelMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingTrade Assistant / Electrical Spotter
Prahran, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at Heights+5 moreSkills
Rigging and Hoisting OperationsInternal CommunicationTraffic ControlTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationTelehandlersCrane Operator/Dogman
Fairfield, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardRIW CardIntermediate Rigging TicketWork Safely at HeightsSkills
CarpentryCraneCommunication SkillsLeadership
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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, communication skills and construction experience.
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: general maintenance, supervisor and leading hand.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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