Crane Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 6%
- Welding
- 5%
- White Card
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 76%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Vestas Wind Technology
- Queensland Rail
Sims Metal Management
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 59 profiles for Crane Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $88,733 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
BOILERMAKER
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIForklift Licence+7 moreSkills
WeldingFabricationMaintenanceTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementScaffolder
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Confined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Standard 11ForkliftWhite CardCraneConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceForklift Driver
Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)LatheForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipLift TruckForkliftTeam LeadershipMachine OperationCNCMobile Maintenance Boilermaker
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
ManufacturingBlueprint ReadingCNCWeldingFabricationMachiningSenior Supervisor
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCraneOverhead CranesForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingSafety Advisor
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceStandard 11+6 moreSkills
Risk ManagementManagementTeam ManagementProgramme ManagementTraining & DevelopmentProject Management
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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, welding and white card.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: senior supervisor, scaffolder and shed builder / owner.
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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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