Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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1,047
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Management
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Orica Mining Services
Kaefer
Australia Post
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
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Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $171,779 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $129,750 – $227,422 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Van Driver Parcel Delivery Services
Walkerston, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGroup WorkSolution DevelopmentRom operations
Alexandra, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Standard 11Skills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSafe Work PracticesGroup WorkSchedule ManagementOperator
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III in AgricultureAgricultureForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsAgricultureFarmingPower ToolsHand ToolsGroup WorkScaffold Supervisor
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipIndustrial Shutdown Construction ExperienceScaffolding SystemsTemporary Access PlatformsIndustrial Construction ExperienceScaffoldingWHSE Safety Adviser
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSAHR LicenceSkills
Presentation SkillsTraining Program Design for Professional DevelopmentSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsReport PreparationHealth & Safety InvestigationsDozer Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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: customer service, communication skills and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: maintenance coordinator (contract), estimator and WHSE safety adviser.
What level of education is common for an operator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an operator in Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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