Machine-Operators for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Most popular skills
Customer Service7%Communication Skills6%Leadership4%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED26%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
Less than a year18%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
Onecall Steel and FormAinslie Football ClubAldi, Macquarie ACTTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years9%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 112 profiles for Machine-Operators in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 18 Aug 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $122,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,799 – $140,221 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Machine operators
Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWork Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
LeadershipMaintenanceCustomer ServiceDrivingFood PreparationCash HandlingMachine Operator / Production Worker
Melba, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIForklift LicenceOrder PickingSkills
Forklift LicenceWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationTraining & DevelopmentOrder PickingCommunication SkillsSushi Maker
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSACleaningSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyFood HandlingFood Service ExperienceBartender, Poker Machine Attendant
Palmerston, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Senior Secondary Certificate of EducationRCGFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Customer ServiceRSARCGCash HandlingPOSFood PreparationApprentice
Melba, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Business AdministrationMaster's DegreeBusinessSkills
MaintenanceConstruction PaintingCustomer ServiceCleaningFabricationWeldingCNC Machine Operator
Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCNCRSASkills
Food PreparationPOSInventory ControlCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceHospitality
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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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification and RSA.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: machine operator / production worker, machine operators and bartender, poker machine attendant.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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