Plant Operators for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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378
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Maintenance
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 35%
- High school diploma or GED
- 27%
- Master's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Boeing Aero Structure Australia
- Lantrak
- Lantrak Date
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 60%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 378 profiles for Plant Operators in Geelong, Victoria
Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $72,245 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,191 – $77,679 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Heavy plant operator
Leopold, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketWork Safely at HeightsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceOrganisational SkillsDrivingCustomer ServiceSupervisor
Mount Duneed, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardCertificate IV in Work Health and SafetyCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate II+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceFabricationOccupational Safety Regulation CompliancePlant Operator
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsGroup WorkFlexible SchedulingHousekeepingCleaningMachine operator
Newcomb, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
MaintenancePreventative MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceMechanical Pump MaintenanceIndustrial Pump Maintenance and RepairPump System RepairMachine Operator/Process Worker
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
PackingPackagingForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftManufacturingMobile Plant Operator
Lara, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardBackhoe TicketConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Basic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP Ticket+1 moreSkills
Machine OperationExcavatorFront-End LoadersWheel LoaderHaul TrucksWater Cart
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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: communication skills, leadership and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to plant operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plant operators include: supervisor, heavy plant operator and mobile plant operator.
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 Geelong, Victoria, 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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