Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Communication Skills6%Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years18%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years19%More than 5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,031 profiles for Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $159,504 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $128,177 – $198,489 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Hospitality Trainee
Bentley Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityRCGCertificate IIIRSASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOperations Support
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSpanishSkills
White CardFirst Aid CertificationSpanishDriver LicenceHand ToolsLoad & UnloadArgricultral 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 WordLogistics & Delivery Operations (Part-time)
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingManagementTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficePROCESSING ATTENDANT
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsAssemblySkills
FrenchEnglishJoineryFabricationSupervising ExperienceTime Management
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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, communication skills and 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, warehouse operator and operations support.
What level of education is common for an operator?
Vocational or technical training 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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