Plant-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Customer Service5%Maintenance5%Forklift5%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%High school diploma or GED18%Master's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
Boral Resources
Allsoluzions AustraliaAustralian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years19%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,480 profiles for Plant-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $88,884 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,491 – $107,502 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Production Engineer / Plant Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
ManufacturingGrindingForkliftMaintenanceComputer LiteracyForklift LicenceAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
Cleaning60T / Compactor / Roller operator
Newport, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDriver LicenceDrivingCPR CertificationManagementMechanical / Diesel Plant Fitting Experience
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
CADSolidworksAutoCADMechanical KnowledgeTechnical WritingSchematicsPlant Operator
Oak Park, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceInventory ControlLoad & UnloadCustomer ServiceCleaningPlant Grower Australia
Box Hill, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVSkills
Customer ServiceInventory ControlFood SafetyEnglishMandarinC1 Advanced
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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: customer service, maintenance and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for a plant operator?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification 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: plant grower australia, 60T / compactor / roller operator and mechanical / diesel plant fitting experience.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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