Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Time Management5%Forklift4%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
[Woolworth Warehouse]AIR-ROADAramex
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,104 profiles for Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $173,975 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $167,468 – $180,734 yearly
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Truck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
DrivingMechanic ExperienceComputer SkillsTruck DrivingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAble Bodied Seafarer/ GPH
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipVessel MooringShip WatchkeepingMaintenanceEmergency ResponseRiggingMaintenance officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IISkills
Property MaintenanceMaintenanceElectrical SystemsManagementConstruction PaintingBudgetingGlass Processor
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Machine OperationManufacturingAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelForklift LicenceLift TruckMachine Operator / Maintenance Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGermanCPR CertificationSkills
CADSolidworksMicrosoft OfficeAssemblyMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeRetail Assistant/Shop Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
SalesCash HandlingInventory ControlRetail SalesCustomer ServiceMarketing
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 481 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: communication skills, time management and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: retail assistant/shop operator, machine operator / maintenance technician and maintenance officer.
What level of education is common for an operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operator in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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