Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift7%Packaging6%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%Vocational or technical training28%High school diploma or GED20%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Infrabuild
ALCLAD ARCHITECTURALAluminium IndustriesTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years57%
Browse Indeed's database of 78,430 profiles for Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $102,156 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,355 – $126,718 yearly
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Machine operator/site services
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementContinuous ImprovementOrder PickingPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMachine operator
Campbellfield, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftCustomer ServiceInventory ControlRetail SalesSalesCash HandlingAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
RIW CardWhite CardCleaningMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftFirst Aid CertificationSkills
PackagingManufacturingSupervising ExperienceForkliftRoot Cause AnalysisWeldingProduction Operator
Ashburton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklift LicenceSkills
CaregivingHome CareFood PreparationLaundryCookingMedication AdministrationForklift Driver/Machine Operator
Huntingdale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCertificate IIISkills
Load & UnloadForkliftMachiningCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsGrinding
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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: forklift, packaging and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, White Card and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: forklift operator, production operator and forklift driver/machine operator.
What level of education is common for an operator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an operator in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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