Plant Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Maintenance
- 5%
- Microsoft Office
- 4%
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 3%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Royal Australian Navy
- Hastings Deering
- Kinetic
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Plant Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $101,461 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,515 – $131,112 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Able Seaman / Qualified Marine Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IICertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIIMechanic ExperienceConstructionSkills
Time ManagementMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsPreventative Maintenanceforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMaintenanceInventory ControlLandscaping Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRCGRSAForklift LicenceManual HandlingSkills
EnglishWhite CardMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordLaundryGardeningSole Trader / Civil Construction Contractor
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVConstruction Induction Card (White Card)ConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ConstructionForklift LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)White CardCrusher Operator
Westcourt, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationBackhoe TicketGrader OperationLoader OperationExcavatorTelehandler TicketSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHR LicenceHeavy Machine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IV in Work Health and SafetyForklift LicenceBackhoe OperationLeadershipCertificate IV+7 moreSkills
CRM SoftwareRecord-KeepingPhone EnquiriesCustomer CommunicationPhone AnsweringOperating Systems
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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: maintenance, microsoft office and mechanical knowledge.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant operators include: White Card, Forklift Licence 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: sole trader / civil construction contractor, horticulture / tree planting and picker/packer.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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