Crane-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Forklift7%Communication Skills4%Construction Experience4%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
600 CRANESAccredited Distributor Pty LtdAL-KO Vehicle TechnologyTime at current job
More than 5 years67%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 820 profiles for Crane-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,270 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,579 – $93,524 yearly
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Machine operator/site services
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementContinuous ImprovementOrder PickingPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceForkliftGeneral Labourer - Construction & Demolition Worker
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGermanCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
DemolitionAssemblyCarpentryForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationFabricator / Welder
Oakleigh South, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringDriver LicenceWeldingCivil EngineeringForklift LicenceSkills
FabricationMIG WeldingWeldingAssemblyConstruction ExperienceBlueprint ReadingStructural Steel Erection / Rigger
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
Construction ExperienceConstruction Site ExperienceMechanical Fitter / Rope Inspector / Trade Assistant
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryMSIC+2 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeHydraulicsFactory Production Worker
Burwood, Victoria
Skills
Time ManagementMaintenanceInventory ControlHeavy LiftingAssemblyForklift
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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, Driver 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: superintendent john holland, general labourer - construction & demolition worker and factory production worker.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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