Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    2,088

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management6%
    Customer Service5%
    Training & Development4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training50%
    High school diploma or GED23%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    AR, Flash Express Co , Ltd
    Atlas Migration Lawyers
    Aus Post
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $148,572 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $120,752$182,800 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • DRIVER TRAINEE

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver Licence+3 more

    Skills

    ForkliftWhite CardManual Driver LicenceDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationHeavy Equipment Operation
  • BOILERMAKER

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIForklift Licence+7 more

    Skills

    WeldingFabricationMaintenanceTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeContinuous Improvement
  • Final Trim Grader Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    MC LicenceDriver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+1 more

    Skills

    MC LicenceSupervising ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCPR CertificationDriver Licence
  • Operations Consultant

    Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Advanced DiplomaFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationDiploma

    Skills

    InterviewingManagementSales ManagementMarketingAdministrative ExperienceFood Safety
  • Disability Support Worker

    Oonoonba, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceDiplomaNDIS Worker Orientation Module

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeRecords ManagementInventory Control
  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWhite CardHR LicenceManual

    Skills

    MarketingWarehouse ExperienceInventory ControlOrder PickingPackagingPicking & Packing

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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: time management, customer service and training & development.

What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification and White Card.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: disability support worker, final trim grader operator and BOILERMAKER.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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