Machine-Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Customer Service5%
    Welding4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training33%
    High school diploma or GED33%
    Bachelor's degree24%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years50%
    More than 10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Ballarat Christian College
    BCF - Boating Camping & Fishing
    Bobcat excavator hire
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year50%
    More than 5 years33%
    1-2 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 70 profiles for Machine-Operators in Ballarat, Victoria

Last updated: 30 Sept 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)

  • Apprentice Mechanic

    Delacombe, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeDriver LicenceServing

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMathsMechanic Experience
  • Risk Manager – Contractor

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCustomer ServiceBusinessCertificate IIIRecords Management

    Skills

    CleaningCommunication SkillsCash HandlingBankingFood HandlingFinal Cut Pro
  • Road Maintenance Worker

    Alfredton, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 more

    Skills

    WeldingMIG WeldingMechanical KnowledgeHR LicenceWhite CardWorking with Children Check
  • Mechanics Assistant

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceHR Licence

    Skills

    WeldingPlasma CuttingElectrical SystemsMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairMechanic Experience
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWelding

    Skills

    WeldingLatheMechanic ExperienceMachiningFabricationPlasma Cutting
  • Sole Trader

    Mount Pleasant, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCommunity ServicesFirst Aid CertificationManagementForklift Licence

    Skills

    Computer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceSalesTypingMicrosoft Word

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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 34 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, customer service and welding.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?

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

What are some job titles related to machine-operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: retail assistant, road maintenance worker and apprentice mechanic.

What level of education is common for a machine operator?

Vocational or technical training 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 11 years of professional experience.

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