Machine-Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Welding4%Cleaning4%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
Ag Spread Albury B Double tippers Freo CranesBallarat Christian College
BCF - Boating Camping & FishingTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years22%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 64 profiles for Machine-Operators in Ballarat, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $92,620 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,662 – $101,327 yearly
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Road Maintenance Worker
Alfredton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
WeldingMIG WeldingMechanical KnowledgeHR LicenceWhite CardWorking with Children CheckKitchen Hand/Cook
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardQuality AssuranceCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsSanitation+4 moreSkills
PackagingHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceCleaningAssemblyManufacturingForeman
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingEngineeringHand ToolsCertificate IVStick WeldingCertificate II+5 moreSkills
Team ManagementWeldingMachiningLatheCNC Laser CuttingCNCGeneral Labourer / Operator
Wendouree, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManagementCPR CertificationMR Licence+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingForkliftCommunication SkillsRisk Manager – Contractor
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCustomer ServiceBusinessCertificate IIIRecords ManagementSkills
CleaningCommunication SkillsCash HandlingBankingFood HandlingFinal Cut ProSole Trader
Mount Pleasant, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardCommunity ServicesFirst Aid CertificationManagementForklift LicenceSkills
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, welding and cleaning.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.
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, road maintenance worker and sewing machinist.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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