Plant Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Training & Development
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
- Queensland Rail
NBN Co
- CST Minerals Lady Annie
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 195 profiles for Plant Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Plant Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $74,768 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,809 – $81,244 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Customer Field Technician
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringFull Driver LicenceCertificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSolution DevelopmentGroup WorkFarm Manager/Hand
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HR LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementDrivingProject CoordinationLabourer
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IICertificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422)Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSchedule ManagementSolution DevelopmentDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceBoner / Labourer
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSlicing TechniqueFood ProductionFood HandlingFood ProcessingButcheryHousekeeping Assistant
Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RCGRSASkills
Time ManagementSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSanitising SurfacesPitram Operator
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsCertificate III+5 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceOn-Site CoordinationLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorTruck Driving
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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, time management and training & development.
What licenses or certifications are common for plant operators?
Common licenses or certifications for plant operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card and Full 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: pitram operator, farm manager/hand and boner / labourer.
What level of education is common for a plant operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a plant operator in Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a plant operator?
Most plant operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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