Crane Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
Find crane operators who specialise in moving heavy materials, setting up equipment, and maintaining safety standards on job sites. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Melbourne, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
882
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
- Construction Experience
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 42%
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Komatsu
RELIANCE WORLDWIDE
- Opal bag solutions
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 882 profiles for Crane Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,987 – $95,339 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Dogman/Labourer
Richmond, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceWork Safely at HeightsSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift LicenceRIW Card+9 moreSkills
Rigging and Hoisting OperationsRiggingPipefittingForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftCrane 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 TruckForkliftStoreman/Forklift Driver/Crane Operator/Loader
Mount Waverley, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)First Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse ExperienceLandscapingRoofingConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceGeneral Labourer
Yarraville, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaRSASkills
SalesSolution DevelopmentPOSPOS SystemsCustomer ServiceOperating SystemsFabricator / Welder
Oakleigh South, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringDriver LicenceBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringForklift LicenceSkills
Structural SteelFabricationSteelMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingSenior Arborist
Eltham, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCPR CertificationDogging Ticket+1 moreSkills
LeadershipEWP TicketDogging TicketOverhead Line SystemsInfrastructure Vegetation ControlRescue Operations
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, Forklift Licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: general labourer, gantry crane operator and storeman/forklift driver/crane operator/loader.
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 14 years of professional experience.
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply