Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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3,026
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Forklift
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Woolworths Group Limited
Domino's
DSV
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $173,400 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $166,737 – $180,329 yearly
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Marine Unit
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsField Operations ExperienceOperational Risk ManagementRemote Regional Site ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceAble Seaman
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of ProficiencyCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate I+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLand SurveyingData CollectionEquipment CalibrationCalibrationMaintenance 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 HeightsLPG Delivery Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)HC LicenceCrusher Operator
Westcourt, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationBackhoe TicketGrader OperationLoader OperationExcavatorTelehandler TicketSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHR LicenceTerminal 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 operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 353 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: White Card, Construction Induction Card (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: machine operator / maintenance technician, kitchen hand & physical support and LPG delivery driver.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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