Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Communication Skills8%Customer Service6%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%Vocational or technical training33%High school diploma or GED26%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
(Self-Employed)58 Blue Wren Drive,Kelso,QLD,4850Aitkenvale, TownsvilleTime at current job
1-2 years60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,028 profiles for Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $135,641 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $98,088 – $187,570 yearly
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Receptionist
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCashieringLeadershipFarm Manager/Hand
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HR LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementDrivingProject CoordinationAdministrator Assistant
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationManual HandlingSkills
Front DeskAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceData EntryCalendar ManagementManagementBoner
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSlicing TechniqueFood ProductionFood HandlingFood ProcessingButcheryLODGE MANAGER
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HiringHotel ManagementTeam ManagementFinancial ManagementHotel ExperienceOperational Budget Management+62 moreSkills
LeadershipOperating Expense BudgetingHotel Cost ControlCost ManagementHospitalityClient Relationship ManagementManager / 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 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, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: receptionist, store person (logistics & machinery operation) and farm manager/hand.
What level of education is common for an operator?
Bachelor's degree 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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