Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

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    36,820

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service8%
    Time Management7%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training33%
    High school diploma or GED30%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    More than 10 years30%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Rio Tinto
    Chep Australia
    GOODYEAR
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year40%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 36,820 profiles for Operators in Brisbane, Queensland

Last updated: 22 Oct 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $119,877 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $88,871 – $161,701 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Front-End Loader | Machine Operator

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP Ticket+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Labour Assistant

    Northgate, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Blue Card+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentForklift LicencePackaging MachinesLift Truck
  • Trimline Machine Operator

    Wishart, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturing Equipment MaintenanceSafe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingPeriodic Stocktakes
  • process Operator

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWorkplace Hazard ReportingFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Checklist Analysis for Hazard IdentificationMR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementBusiness DevelopmentManagerial Strategic PlanningBusiness PlanningHuman Resources ManagementHuman Resources
  • Forklift Operator / Pick Packer / Labourer

    Moorooka, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Lift TruckForkliftUnloadingTruck LoadingLoadingTruck Loading and Unloading
  • Down hole operator

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSchedule ManagementMaintenanceDrivingStockingStock Replenishment

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What's the average time to fill an operator role?

The average time to fill an operator role is 471 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operator include: customer service, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for operators?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: General Construction Induction Card (White Card), White Card and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: down hole operator, combo operator and automotive window tinter.

What level of education is common for an operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an operator in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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