Plant-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
English5%Maintenance4%Construction Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
Self-Employed(Pullman Hotel & Casino)All Stars PermacultureTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years26%2-5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 223 profiles for Plant-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $69,877 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,013 – $73,967 yearly
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Electrician - Construction
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBasic Scaffolding TicketMechanic ExperienceBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
PlumbingPlasteringCarpentryAir ConditioningMachiningStrategic PlanningFounder & Technical Designer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at Heights+1 moreSkills
ArduinoRaspberry PiAutodeskFusion 360CC++Heavy Machine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVLeadershipBackhoe TicketResearchConfined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
WindowsMicrosoft OfficeData EntryComputer SkillsTypingTraining & DevelopmentSole Trader / Civil Construction Contractor
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceWhite CardTraining & DevelopmentSole Trader / Civil Construction Contractor
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ConstructionHR LicenceForklift LicenceWhite CardTraining & DevelopmentTrade Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
MaintenanceCleaningLeadership
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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: english, maintenance and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant operator?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: White Card, HR Licence and Driver Licence.
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, MINE CONTROLLER and forklift operator.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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