Operations Managers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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2,527
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Management
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Customer Service
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Subway
Domino's
Woolworths Group Limited
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: 11 Nov 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 CalibrationCalibrationRetail Assistant Manager
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesDriver LicenceCertificate IICertificate IIIBlue CardSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceClient Rapport BuildingRelationship ManagementComplaint HandlingMaintenance officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422)Skills
Time ManagementMaintenanceProperty MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceElectrical SystemsSafe Working at HeightsMarine Unit
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsField Operations ExperienceOperational Risk ManagementRemote Regional Site ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceVolunteering
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Construction Induction Card (White Card)+2 moreSkills
Basic MathsNumeracyMathsCash HandlingSalesUpsellingTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceCN TicketDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Safe Work PracticesMicrosoft WordLifting EquipmentRisk AssessmentsRisk Reporting ProceduresLogistics Cargo Handling
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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 59 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: White Card, Certificate III and Driver Licence.
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, LPG delivery driver and maintenance officer.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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