Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED29%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
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Mackay Regional Council
(Champ services ) IMS INDEPENDENT MINING SERVICESTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $164,362 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $127,317 – $212,186 yearly
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Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceAgricultureForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDriver LicenceCarpentryOffice Administrator
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceSkills
LeadershipManagementMentoringConflict ManagementRisk ManagementAdministrative ExperienceProduction Operator
Andergrove, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceStandard 11Skills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationFront Desk Receptionist
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingCashieringAdministrative ExperienceDozer Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeOffice ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMachine 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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, Standard 11 and Certificate III.
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 trade assistant.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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