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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 7%
Packaging 5%
Customer Service 4%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 33%
Bachelor's degree 30%
High school diploma or GED 30%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 24%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

Australian earning company
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 20%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 30%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,584 profiles for Machine Operators in Melbourne, Victoria

Last updated: 5 July 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $105,927 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $83,476$134,416 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

Labourer/Machine operator

Caroline Springs, VIC

Licenses & certifications

Driver LicenceBackhoe TicketCertificate IICertificate IIIManagementConstruction

Skills

ConstructionLoad & UnloadForklift LicenceForkliftHeavy LiftingPackaging

Level 1 Machine Operator

Keysborough, VIC

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor's DegreeWhite CardSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationConstructionCPR CertificationBachelor Honours Degree

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Machine operator

Campbellfield, VIC

Licenses & certifications

White CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementHR LicenceForklift Licence

Skills

ForkliftCustomer ServiceInventory ControlRetail SalesSalesCash Handling

Computer Operator

Blackburn, VIC

Licenses & certifications

Certificate IVCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationSalesRSA

Skills

Barista ExperienceRetail SalesCustomer ServiceEnglishCantoneseCash Handling

Packaging Machine Operator (Full-Time)

Hoppers Crossing, VIC

Licenses & certifications

Warehouse ExperienceInventory ControlForklift Licence

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeInventory ControlForkliftLoad & UnloadManagementFood Safety

Machine Operator – Extrusion

Manor Lakes, VIC

Licenses & certifications

White CardDriver LicenceForklift Licence

Skills

Quality AssuranceForkliftCraneLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

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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 178 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, packaging and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver Licence, White Card and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: computer operator, forklift driver/machine operator and labourer/machine operator.

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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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