Operations Managers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Management7%Time Management6%Customer Service5%Education level
Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED22%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Royal Australian Navy
Hungry Jack's
Woolworths Group Limited
Time at current job
More than 5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 22 Oct 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $104,007 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,475 – $128,055 yearly
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Able Seaman
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of ProficiencyCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate I+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLand SurveyingData CollectionEquipment CalibrationCalibrationFRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)First Aid CertificationBusinessCertificate IIINational Police Check+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCash HandlingFinancial Data ReconciliationInvoice ReconciliationMarine Unit
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsField Operations ExperienceOperational Risk ManagementRemote Regional Site ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceShort-Term Accommodation Operations
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringCertificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)Manual Driver LicenceEducationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)+3 moreSkills
LeadershipMaintenanceProperty MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceContractor ManagementContractor CoordinationTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceCN TicketDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Safe Work PracticesMicrosoft WordLifting EquipmentRisk AssessmentsRisk Reporting ProceduresLogistics Cargo HandlingOwner/Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
PharmacyCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIICertificate II in Community Pharmacy (SIR20116)Skills
Dispensary Technician ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsBanking
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What's the average time to fill an operations manager role?
The average time to fill an operations manager role is 35 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do operations managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operations manager include: management, time management and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for operations managers?
Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and White Card.
What are some job titles related to operations managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operations managers include: machine operator / maintenance technician, owner/operator and LPG delivery driver.
What level of education is common for an operations manager?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an operations manager in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 17 years of professional experience.
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