Plant-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Management5%Maintenance4%Forklift4%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED23%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
CleanawayAE SmithAllsoluzions AustraliaTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,427 profiles for Plant-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $88,140 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,612 – $105,536 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Plant 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 AdvancedMechanical / Diesel Plant Fitting Experience
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
CADSolidworksAutoCADMechanical KnowledgeTechnical WritingSchematicsHVAC Trade Assistant
Newport, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
HVACMechanical KnowledgeDemolitionForkliftManagementLeading Hand / Mobile Plant Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardRIW CardLoad & UnloadWork Safely at HeightsHC LicenceConfined Space Entry+1 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagementAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
Cleaning
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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: management, maintenance and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Forklift 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, mechanical / diesel plant fitting experience and senior project engineer / operations manager.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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