Owner-Operator Drivers for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    68

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Management
    6%
    Leadership
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    42%
    High school diploma or GED
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • Door Dash
    • Airbus
    • Team Global Express

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 68 profiles for Owner-Operator Drivers in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Owner Operator Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $96,748 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Home Care Support Worker

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills

  • Disability Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+9 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceReception DutiesFront DeskSalesRetail Sales

  • Boilermaker | Welder | Fabricator

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    EngineeringSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationDriver LicenceCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+2 more

    Skills

    WeldingFabricationTIG WeldingMIG WeldingConstruction ExperienceLeadership

  • Operations Supervisor

    Manoora, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)LR LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    ManagementTeam LeadershipWarehouse ManagementTeam ManagementTransportation ManagementLifting Equipment

  • LPG Delivery Driver

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardMC LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)HC Licence

  • truck driver (Owner operator)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    MC LicenceRCertificate IIIConfined Space EntryBlue CardLR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceTruck ServicingXeroPayrollBilling

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What skills do owner-operator drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an owner operator driver include: customer service, management and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for owner-operator drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for owner-operator drivers include: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification and White Card.

What are some job titles related to owner-operator drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to owner-operator drivers include: home care support worker, apia specialist and LPG delivery driver.

What level of education is common for an owner operator driver?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an owner operator driver in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an owner operator driver?

Most owner-operator drivers have 22 years of professional experience.

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