Machine Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 6%
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Management
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- High school diploma or GED
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
DANFOSS COMMERCIAL COMPRESSORS
- Nathan River Resources
- Mike Excavation
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 87 profiles for Machine Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $130,352 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $110,626 – $153,595 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Machine Operator/Labourer
Tiwi, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationMechanic ExperienceForklift LicenceSkills
ManufacturingMachiningTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftCustomer ServiceProject Estimator
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementPhone CommunicationCustomer ServiceIT System MonitoringData EntrySolution DevelopmentOperator/ labourer
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementEWP TicketSkills
Order PickingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackForkliftPackagingLoad & UnloadMANUFACTURING OPERATOR / LEADING HAND
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFood Safety Supervisors CertificateFood Handling CertificateConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Time ManagementCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationChemical Handling Safety ProceduresSanitationChemical HandlingWork Health and Safety MindsetForklift operator
Tiwi, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIRSAForklift LicenceSkills
MaintenanceForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftLogisticsLandscapingForklift Operator
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)ConstructionForklift LicenceSkills
Reach TruckLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftLoadingMaterials Handling
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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 49 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: time management, customer service and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator/ labourer, forklift operator and excavator operator.
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 Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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