Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    2,042

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills6%
    Time Management5%
    Customer Service4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training42%
    High school diploma or GED33%
    Bachelor's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    7-Eleven, Aitkenvale, Burdell
    Achieve Group
    Ampol Foodary
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    2-5 years48%
    More than 5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,042 profiles for Operators in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $103,030 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • TRADE ASSISTANT | SKILLED LABOURER

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSA

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceRenovationAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceHeavy LiftingEnglish
  • Youth worker/residential care

    Cranbrook, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IICertificate IIIBlue Card

    Skills

    Medical Office ExperienceMedical RecordsCommunication SkillsFront DeskTypingAdministrative Experience
  • console operator Elliot Springs Julago AND Kirwan BP

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationRCGWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryBlue CardRSA

    Skills

    Food PreparationCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood HandlingDriver LicenceInventory Control
  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftDriver LicenceCertificate IVForklift Licence

    Skills

    ManagementElectric Pallet JackCommunication SkillsForkliftOrder PickingPackaging
  • Lead Operations Supervisor

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryEWP Ticket

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgePlumbingWeldingTime Management
  • Console Operator/Customer Service

    Gulliver, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceBusinessRSA

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCookingSecurityCleaningLoad & UnloadLaundry

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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: communication skills, time management and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, Work Safely at Heights and White Card.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: lead operations supervisor, console operator elliot springs julago AND kirwan BP and youth worker/residential care.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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