Plant-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Construction Experience7%Leadership5%Forklift5%Education level
Vocational or technical training33%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
ALL GREEN ALL YEARAlma groupAustral Bricks
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,206 profiles for Plant-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $73,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,206 – $90,586 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
fitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive RepairOPERATOR
The Gap, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Business AdministrationCertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)Certificate IIISkills
Construction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCustomer CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingClient Rapport BuildingClient Relationship DevelopmentTrade Assistant
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Industrial Shutdown Construction ExperienceShutdown MaintenanceFIFO Project Site ExperienceRemote Regional Site ExperienceRoad ConstructionConstruction ExperienceOperations Manager
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsSkills
LeadershipSupply ChainSupply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementTransportation ManagementProfit & LossMachine Operator
Mcdowall, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsPower ToolsHand ToolsData EntryMetal Fabricator
Chermside, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
ManufacturingPackagingSAPMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordFood Safety
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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: construction experience, leadership and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: Work Safely at Heights, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to plant-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant-operators include: fitter and operator, mobile plant operator (fifo) and trade assistant.
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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant-operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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