Plant Operators for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    204

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Management
    5%
    Microsoft Office
    4%
    Leadership
    3%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    37%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Master's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Costco Australia
    • Dominos Australia
    • Boral
  • Time at current job

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

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $88,603 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $75,671 – $103,744 yearly
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  • 0PERATOR/SPOTER (LIFTING CREW)

    Torrens, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsBusinessConstructionBasic Rigging Ticket+9 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipMaintenanceSchedule ManagementTask PrioritisationCustomer Service
  • Customer Service Representative, Shift Runner

    Spence, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIICertificate III in HospitalityHospitality Management

    Skills

    ManagementInternal CommunicationCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceUpsellingComplaint Handling
  • Store Operations Supervisor

    Phillip, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeWhite CardEngineeringConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Engineering+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Subcontractor ManagementStaff SupervisionContractor ManagementManagement
  • Operation and Maintenance Engineer

    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)

    Skills

    C++High VoltageMaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHand Tools
  • Operations production assistant

    O'Connor, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)

    Skills

    Quality AuditsISO 9001ISO 9001 Quality ManagementManagementCalibrationPlant Management
  • Research & Development Engineer (PhD Research Project)

    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR Certification

    Skills

    PvsystProject Team CoordinationSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsAutoCADStatistical Software

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What's the average time to fill a plant operator role?

The average time to fill a plant operator role is 1 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

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: management, microsoft office and leadership.

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 Work Safely at Heights.

What are some job titles related to plant operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant operators include: production assistant, plant operator (solar farm) and operation and maintenance engineer.

What level of education is common for a plant operator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most plant operators have 10 years of professional experience.

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