Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland

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    1,069

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Time Management6%
    Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Vocational or technical training17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Mackay Regional Council
    Sarina crane hire
    (Champ services ) IMS INDEPENDENT MINING SERVICES
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years28%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,069 profiles for Operators in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $164,838 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $128,064$212,173 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Process Operator

    Bakers Creek, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsSAPConfined Space EntryMSICForklift Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Production Operator

    Andergrove, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceStandard 11

    Skills

    Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Machine Operator

    Bucasia, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Standard 11HR Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeTime ManagementWhite Card
  • Console Operator

    Balberra, Queensland

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Publisher
  • PLANT OPERATOR

    Andergrove, Queensland

    Skills

    Standard 11Driver LicenceHospitality ManagementRSAComputer SkillsSales
  • Machine Operator- Roller

    Queensland

    Skills

    LaundryDriver LicenceHR LicenceConstructionManagementStandard 11

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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, time management and management.

What licenses or certifications are common for an Operator?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: RSA, 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: digger operator, production operator and mobile plant operator.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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