Machine-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Machining6%Forklift4%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training39%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years16%3-5 years20%Current company
Aus Mining Personnel with Cairns Regional CouncilBABINDA ELECTRICSBakker Logistiek
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years27%2-5 years9%
Browse Indeed's database of 93 profiles for Machine-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 18 Aug 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $118,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,102 – $130,809 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Heavy Machine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVLeadershipBackhoe TicketResearchConfined Space EntrySkills
WindowsMicrosoft OfficeData EntryComputer SkillsTypingTraining & DevelopmentElectrician - Construction
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBasic Scaffolding TicketMechanic ExperienceBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
PlumbingPlasteringCarpentryAir ConditioningMachiningStrategic Planningforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelTruck driver/operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceMR LicenceSkills
White CardManagementVolunteer
Holloways Beach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRCGRSASkills
Guest ServicesCustomer ServiceCleaningTime ManagementCash HandlingRetail SalesHorticulture / Tree Planting
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceRSASkills
WeldingStore ManagementCleaningPOSLeadershipStaff Training
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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 39 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: customer service, machining and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Driver Licence, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: truck driver/operator, electrician - construction and production worker.
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 Cairns, Queensland, 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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