Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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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 , LtdAtlas Migration LawyersAus Post
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years15%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,088 profiles for Operators in Townsville, Queensland
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 moreSkills
ForkliftWhite CardManual Driver LicenceDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationBOILERMAKER
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIForklift Licence+7 moreSkills
WeldingFabricationMaintenanceTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementFinal Trim Grader Operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MC LicenceDriver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+1 moreSkills
MC LicenceSupervising ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCPR CertificationDriver LicenceOperations Consultant
Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Advanced DiplomaFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationDiplomaSkills
InterviewingManagementSales ManagementMarketingAdministrative ExperienceFood SafetyDisability Support Worker
Oonoonba, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceDiplomaNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Microsoft OfficeRecords ManagementInventory ControlWarehouse Operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardHR LicenceManualSkills
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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