Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Microsoft Office4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years26%Current company
Starbucks
Aramex, Cairns QLDAustralia strawberry DistributorsTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years30%2-5 years9%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,112 profiles for Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $160,596 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $130,882 – $197,058 yearly
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Operations Support
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSpanishSkills
White CardFirst Aid CertificationSpanishDriver LicenceHand ToolsLoad & UnloadSole Trader / Civil Construction Contractor
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceWhite CardTraining & DevelopmentArgricultral transport and machinery operator
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIISkills
Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeManagementTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLogisticsTMSForkliftManagementMicrosoft WordOperations Supervisor
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceLR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Team ManagementSupervising ExperienceIndustrial EquipmentOrder PickingDriver LicenceLR LicenceGlass Processor
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
MachiningManufacturingAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelForkliftPackaging
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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: customer service, microsoft office and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
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: forklift operator / warehouse assistant, sole trader / civil construction contractor and production operator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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