Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Communication Skills5%Packaging5%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%Vocational or technical training21%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Reliance Worldwide CorporationAbbeAFL Telecommunications
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years12%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 76,324 profiles for Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 July 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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Extruder Operation
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIManagementSkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementOrganisational SkillsForkliftMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceOrder Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsComputer SkillsEnglishVietnameseForkliftManufacturingMachine Operator
Craigieburn, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftFirst Aid CertificationSkills
PackagingManufacturingSupervising ExperienceForkliftRoot Cause AnalysisWeldingSelf-Employment & Casual Operations Roles
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisERP SystemsMRPSAPOracleOperations Coordinator
Coburg, Victoria
Skills
Administrative ExperienceProcess ImprovementManagementMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMachine Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
Food IndustryFood ProductionCustomer Service
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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, communication skills and packaging.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, Forklift Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, extruder operation and self-employment & casual operations roles.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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