Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Time Management4%Training & Development4%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%Bachelor's degree30%High school diploma or GED26%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years24%3-5 years18%Current company
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Agoda (Thailand)Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,077 profiles for Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $156,008 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $130,190 – $186,946 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Mobile Maintenance Boilermaker
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
ManufacturingBlueprint ReadingCNCWeldingFabricationMachiningStore Person (Logistics & Machinery Operation)
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftTrade Assistant, Fitter and Turner
Aitkenvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRCGBusinessCertificate IIIRSASkills
ManufacturingMachiningAssemblyEW Plant Operator
Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR CertificationSkills
ConstructionWhite CardCrisis InterventionTraining & DevelopmentLead Operations Supervisor
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryEWP TicketSkills
Mechanical KnowledgePlumbingWeldingTime ManagementRoad Train Operator
Wulguru, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManagement
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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: customer service, time management 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: store manager, lead operations supervisor and store person (logistics & machinery operation).
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 7 years of professional experience.
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