Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    2,029

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    8%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Customer Service
    6%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    38%
    Bachelor's degree
    38%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • Allstate Insurance
    • Sims Metal Management
    • Woolworths Caltex

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    67%
    2-5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,029 profiles for Operators in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $142,802 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $106,324 – $191,795 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)HR Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse Experience

  • Human Resources Generalist

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsWriting Skills

  • Labourer/ Operator

    Vincent, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceOperationsWork Health and Safety MindsetGroup Work

  • Forklift Driver

    Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)LatheForklift Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipLift TruckForkliftTeam LeadershipMachine OperationCNC

  • Car Detailer

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Food Handling Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipComposite MaterialsAssemblyQuality ControlVisual Inspection as Testing TechniqueVisual Inspection for Quality Control

  • Manager / Educator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardManual Driver LicenceStandard 11General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

    Skills

    LeadershipCertificate III in HospitalitySafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsKitchen Health and Safety StandardsSolution Development

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

The average time to fill an operator role is 471 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: White Card, General Construction Induction Card (White Card) 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: store manager, construction labourer & electrical civil works supervisor and manager / educator.

What level of education is common for an operator?

High school diploma or GED 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 16 years of professional experience.

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