Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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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 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationLabour Assistant
Northgate, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Blue Card+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentForklift LicencePackaging MachinesLift TruckTrimline 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 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManufacturing Equipment MaintenanceSafe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingPeriodic Stocktakesprocess Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWorkplace Hazard ReportingFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Checklist Analysis for Hazard IdentificationMR Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementBusiness DevelopmentManagerial Strategic PlanningBusiness PlanningHuman Resources ManagementHuman ResourcesForklift Operator / Pick Packer / Labourer
Moorooka, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Lift TruckForkliftUnloadingTruck LoadingLoadingTruck Loading and UnloadingDown hole operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
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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