Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    2,049

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    8%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    30%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Allstate Insurance
    • BP Service Station
    • Sims Metal Management
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $135,510 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $98,764 – $185,928 yearly
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  • Nightfill Grocer / Team Leadership

    South Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216)Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationRCGWorking with Children CheckCertificate III+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementGroup WorkCustomer ServiceStockingInventory Replenishment
  • Forklift operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDTP
  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse Experience
  • Waste Warriors

    Hermit Park, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Mixed Age GroupsGroup WorkCustomer Service
  • Yard Hand/Forklift Operator

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVPsychologyCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Security Operations

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingFreight
  • Labourer/ Operator

    Vincent, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringHorticultureCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceOperationsWork Health and Safety MindsetGroup Work

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

The average time to fill an operator role is 353 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: time management, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for operators?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card and Construction Induction Card (White Card).

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: store manager, nightfill grocer / team leadership and administrator assistant.

What level of education is common for an operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an operator in Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 22 years of professional experience.

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