Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service7%English5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years22%3-5 years18%Current company
[Woolworth Warehouse]Adecco France
Aramex, Cairns QLDTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years23%2-5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,178 profiles for Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $172,119 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $164,992 – $179,553 yearly
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Volunteering
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
MerchandisingMaintenancePOSCustomer ServiceCash HandlingUpsellingOn the Floor Staff
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Adobe PhotoshopCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelRSAMicrosoft PowerpointAdobe Indesign+1 moreSkills
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IndesignMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordRSATruck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
DrivingMechanic ExperienceComputer SkillsTruck DrivingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLogisticsTMSForkliftManagementMicrosoft WordHost / Hostess
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSACPR CertificationSkills
EnglishKoreanJapaneseChineseContent & Platform Operations
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
CantoneseMandarinEnglishSkills
Front DeskGuest ServicesCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceEnglishMandarin
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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, english and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: order picker, volunteering and glass processor.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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