Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland

Find operators who ensure efficiency in operations, oversee team performance, and maintain safety standards in the workplace. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Mackay, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,038

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    10%
    Communication Skills
    5%
    Management
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    37%
    Bachelor's degree
    30%
    Vocational or technical training
    22%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    3-5 years
    10%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • bp
    • CBRE
    • Kaefer
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    More than 5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,038 profiles for Operators in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $166,265 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $129,149 – $214,048 yearly

*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 Module

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGroup WorkSolution Development
  • Rom operations

    Alexandra, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Standard 11

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSafe Work PracticesGroup WorkSchedule Management
  • Operator

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III in AgricultureAgricultureForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAgricultureFarmingPower ToolsHand ToolsGroup Work
  • Scaffold Supervisor

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipIndustrial Shutdown Construction ExperienceScaffolding SystemsTemporary Access PlatformsIndustrial Construction ExperienceScaffolding
  • Skilled Trades Assistant Highlights

    Alexandra, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardIntermediate Rigging TicketFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsRisk ManagementWeldingChange ManagementRecord-KeepingSchedule Management
  • WHSE Safety Adviser

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSAHR Licence

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTraining Program Design for Professional DevelopmentSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsReport PreparationHealth & Safety Investigations

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What's the average time to fill an operator role?

The average time to fill an operator role is 471 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, Standard 11 and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: estimator, WHSE safety adviser and scaffold supervisor.

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 Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 18 years of professional experience.

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