Plant Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Construction Experience
- 5%
- Maintenance
- 4%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Unisys
Flowserve Corporation
Minor Hotels
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 187 profiles for Plant Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $107,456 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,833 – $144,637 yearly
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Farm Hand (Casual)
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Construction Induction Card (White Card)+2 moreSkills
MaintenanceProperty MaintenanceHousekeepingCleaningFacilities MaintenanceCatering ExperienceDiesel Mechanic Apprentice
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSchedule ManagementGroup WorkDisaster RecoveryTrades Assistant
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertificate IIRSACertificate II in Security OperationsHR LicenceSkills
TransmissionsAutomotive RepairMechanical EngineeringEquipment RepairManagementMechanical AssemblyHousekeeper/Maintenance
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationRSAForklift LicenceSkills
AutoCADSolidworksSAPMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPlant Operator/Truck Driver
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketWork Safely at HeightsHC LicenceLoader OperationDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLogistics Cargo HandlingClient Relationship ManagementDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Stakeholder EngagementOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceWork Coordinator & Step-Up Supervisor
Anula, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in Work Health and SafetyWork Safely at HeightsBusinessCertificate IIISafe Working at HeightsForklift Licence+9 moreSkills
Lifting EquipmentIndustrial ControlsFront-End LoadersTruck DrivingCrane OperationHeavy Equipment Operation
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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: construction experience, maintenance 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 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: trades assistant, work coordinator & step-up supervisor and farm hand (casual).
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Darwin, Northern 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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