Plant Operators for hire in Ballarat, Victoria

Find plant operators who guide heavy machinery, and they follow factory safety guidelines with strict discipline. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Ballarat, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    6%
    Time Management
    5%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    52%
    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Master's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • McCain Foods
    • Aldi
    • Boral
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 87 profiles for Plant Operators in Ballarat, Victoria

Last updated: 5 Nov 2026

Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $92,982 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,425 – $147,978 yearly
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  • Forest and Fire Operations Officer

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicencePower BISQLSAPMicrosoft Excel+17 more

    Skills

    Training & DevelopmentManagementLeadershipAnalyticsPower BISQL
  • Retail Assistant

    Wendouree, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsRapid PrototypingUsability TestingHuman-Centred DesignEngineering Design Prototyping
  • Plant Operator Port Hedland

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaWorking with Children CheckResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaProvide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014)

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipStaff SupervisionTeam ManagementStaff Scheduling
  • Project Engineer / Site Engineer

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsContract VariationsContractsQuality Assurance
  • Infrastructure Construction Professional

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceFIFO Project Site Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipResource AllocationTeam LeadershipStaff Workload AllocationTeam ManagementTask Assignment
  • Fabricator/Welder

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIEWP TicketMR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceGroup WorkFabricationWeldingMaintenanceProperty Maintenance

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What skills do plant operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a plant operator include: customer service, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for plant operators?

Common licenses or certifications for plant operators include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Driver Licence – Victoria.

What are some job titles related to plant operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant operators include: retail assistant, field assistant and owner.

What level of education is common for a plant operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Ballarat, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?

Most plant operators have 7 years of professional experience.

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