Machine Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria

Find machine operators who manage equipment, ensure production quality, and maintain safety standards while possessing skills in troubleshooting, attention to detail, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Ballarat, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Cash Handling6%
    Forklift6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED63%
    Vocational or technical training25%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year7%
    1-2 years7%
    3-5 years26%
  • Current company

    Allied express
    AME Systems
    Ballance Agri-Nutrients P&K Ag sevices Hynds concrete John Antcliffe Johny Reay
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years7%
    2-5 years64%
    More than 5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 27 profiles for Machine Operators in Ballarat, Victoria

Last updated: 17 July 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $92,620 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $84,662$101,327 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Landscaper

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateCPR Certification

    Skills

    Heavy Equipment OperationMechanical Knowledge
  • Retail Sales Assistant

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Working with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateRSALearner Driver Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingPOSMerchandisingMentoring
  • Disability Support Worker

    Sebastopol, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturingMachiningPackagingAssemblyWarehouse Experience
  • Delivery Driver / Shift Runner

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardRSA

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingPOSMerchandisingFood HandlingCommunication Skills
  • Apprentice Joiner

    Alfredton, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingCash HandlingHeavy LiftingForklift
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWelding

    Skills

    WeldingLatheMechanic ExperienceMachiningFabricationPlasma Cutting

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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?

The average time to fill a machine operator role is 208 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do machine operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: communication skills, cash handling and forklift.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: retail sales assistant, disability support worker and apprentice joiner.

What level of education is common for a machine operator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Ballarat, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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