Machine Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

Find machine operators who manage equipment, ensure production quality, and maintain safety standards while possessing skills in troubleshooting, attention to detail, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Darwin, Northern Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    87

    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%

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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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  • Machine Operator/Labourer

    Tiwi, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationMechanic ExperienceForklift Licence

    Skills

    ManufacturingMachiningTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftCustomer Service
  • Project Estimator

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementPhone CommunicationCustomer ServiceIT System MonitoringData EntrySolution Development
  • Operator/ labourer

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementEWP Ticket

    Skills

    Order PickingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackForkliftPackagingLoad & Unload
  • MANUFACTURING 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 Mindset
  • Forklift operator

    Tiwi, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIRSAForklift Licence

    Skills

    MaintenanceForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftLogisticsLandscaping
  • Forklift Operator

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)ConstructionForklift Licence

    Skills

    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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