- To be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant eTo be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant e
- We have an opportunity for an experienced Machine Operator to join our team at the Arnotts VirginiaFactory.On offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and optional overtime. Permanent opportunitiesare available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role / What you need Work autonomously and as team member to deliverWe have an opportunity for an experienced Machine Operator to join our team at the Arnotts VirginiaFactory.On offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and optional overtime. Permanent opportunitiesare available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role / What you need Work autonomously and as team member to deliver
- Randstad is recruiting for various ongoing machine operator roles in Renmark, SA. The role - machine operatorAre you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator? This is an opportunity for a machine operator. You will be working in an important section of a growing food manufacturing company in Renmark, SA.Independently operating food processing machineryTroubleshooting and pRandstad is recruiting for various ongoing machine operator roles in Renmark, SA. The role - machine operatorAre you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator? This is an opportunity for a machine operator. You will be working in an important section of a growing food manufacturing company in Renmark, SA.Independently operating food processing machineryTroubleshooting and p
- Are looking to start a career as a Machine Operator/Production worker? This is an opportunity to join a great team based in the Winsor Gardens area. Our client is a market leader in food manufacturing providing high quality food products to domestic and overseas customers.The roleIndependently operating food processing machineryEnsuring product quality through high attention to detail and quality testingTroubleshooting and problem solvingAssisting other opAre looking to start a career as a Machine Operator/Production worker? This is an opportunity to join a great team based in the Winsor Gardens area. Our client is a market leader in food manufacturing providing high quality food products to domestic and overseas customers.The roleIndependently operating food processing machineryEnsuring product quality through high attention to detail and quality testingTroubleshooting and problem solvingAssisting other op
- Job Title: Final Trim Grader Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re currently seeking an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our client on a subdivision project in Austral. If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in precision and knows your way around GPS systems, we want to hear from you.About the Role:Operate grader machinery on a busy civil subdivision siteCan confidently use GPS systemConfiJob Title: Final Trim Grader Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re currently seeking an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our client on a subdivision project in Austral. If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in precision and knows your way around GPS systems, we want to hear from you.About the Role:Operate grader machinery on a busy civil subdivision siteCan confidently use GPS systemConfi
- We are seeking forklift & reach truck operators for our client in the transport & logistics industry Day & Afternoon Shift availablePick packing of ordersOperate forklift/reach truckGeneral warehouse dutiesLoading/unloading trucksWhat you needPrevious experience as a forklift operator and have a current LF or LO licence. You will need to be safety focused, physically fit and able to complete manual tasks.Current Forklift licence (LF, LO)Store person, warehWe are seeking forklift & reach truck operators for our client in the transport & logistics industry Day & Afternoon Shift availablePick packing of ordersOperate forklift/reach truckGeneral warehouse dutiesLoading/unloading trucksWhat you needPrevious experience as a forklift operator and have a current LF or LO licence. You will need to be safety focused, physically fit and able to complete manual tasks.Current Forklift licence (LF, LO)Store person, wareh
- Are you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator?Experience that would be beneficialPrior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Experience operating Custom MachineryHand and power tool experienceExperience as a machine setter Experience with EC Machines Engineering, mechanically mindeAre you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator?Experience that would be beneficialPrior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Experience operating Custom MachineryHand and power tool experienceExperience as a machine setter Experience with EC Machines Engineering, mechanically minde
- Front End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role at a Coal Mix Plant near Blacktown, NSW. This role has other work across other locations for this company, all within the Western Sydney area, to assist other teams. This facility blends coal from various sources for power plants and other industries. As a Front End Loader Operator, you'll be managing the product stockpile and ensuringFront End Loader Operator - Coal Mix Stockpile PlantWe're seeking a skilled Front End Loader Operator for an ongoing role at a Coal Mix Plant near Blacktown, NSW. This role has other work across other locations for this company, all within the Western Sydney area, to assist other teams. This facility blends coal from various sources for power plants and other industries. As a Front End Loader Operator, you'll be managing the product stockpile and ensuring
- Excavator Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re on the lookout for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our client in Austral for a major subdivision project. If you know how to dig with precision, storm water pits, and operate efficiently in a fast-paced civil environment – this role is for you.About the Role:Operate excavators on subdivision and civil worksDuties include digging trenches, storm water pExcavator Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re on the lookout for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our client in Austral for a major subdivision project. If you know how to dig with precision, storm water pits, and operate efficiently in a fast-paced civil environment – this role is for you.About the Role:Operate excavators on subdivision and civil worksDuties include digging trenches, storm water p
- Are you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator / Forklift driver? Site based in Auburn. Experience that would be beneficial Prior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Labouring experience6am - 2pm Monday to Friday or 7am - 5pm Monday to Thursday shifts availableForklift licence Counter balance Forklift eAre you experienced working in manufacturing and production? Have you considered becoming a machine operator / Forklift driver? Site based in Auburn. Experience that would be beneficial Prior experience in a similar machine operator or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable;Labouring experience6am - 2pm Monday to Friday or 7am - 5pm Monday to Thursday shifts availableForklift licence Counter balance Forklift e
- Randstad is looking for a Excavator and Front-End Loader Operator for a waste management site in Dandenong. You will spend 70% of your time operating machinery and 30% handling general labouring tasks when production is quiet. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate!Available to work from 7:00am - 3:00pm (Monday-Friday) or night shift (during their burn period 12 hour shift) The roleOperatRandstad is looking for a Excavator and Front-End Loader Operator for a waste management site in Dandenong. You will spend 70% of your time operating machinery and 30% handling general labouring tasks when production is quiet. This is a temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate!Available to work from 7:00am - 3:00pm (Monday-Friday) or night shift (during their burn period 12 hour shift) The roleOperat
- Are you an experienced Dump Truck Operator looking for a stable and well-paying role? Randstad is seeking a dedicated Dump Truck Operator to join our clients team in Eastern Creek doing bulk earthworks and subdivisions.This role guarantees 8 hour days starting at 6:30 AM. Ideally, you'll have:Previous experience operating a dump truck.A VOC (Verification of Competency) for Dump Truck and/or Excavator. (If you don't have one, in-house training can be providAre you an experienced Dump Truck Operator looking for a stable and well-paying role? Randstad is seeking a dedicated Dump Truck Operator to join our clients team in Eastern Creek doing bulk earthworks and subdivisions.This role guarantees 8 hour days starting at 6:30 AM. Ideally, you'll have:Previous experience operating a dump truck.A VOC (Verification of Competency) for Dump Truck and/or Excavator. (If you don't have one, in-house training can be provid
- The companyRandstad is currently seeking a highly motivated Call Centre Operator to join a well-known international client in the automotive space. This is a valuable chance to enhance your customer service experience in a corporate environment while becoming part of a globally recognised company!This is an ongoing temporary position located by the airport, with parking provided; and is offering Monday-Friday hours in a service centre environment. The rolThe companyRandstad is currently seeking a highly motivated Call Centre Operator to join a well-known international client in the automotive space. This is a valuable chance to enhance your customer service experience in a corporate environment while becoming part of a globally recognised company!This is an ongoing temporary position located by the airport, with parking provided; and is offering Monday-Friday hours in a service centre environment. The rol
- The companyRandstad is currently seeking a highly motivated Call Centre Operator to join a well-known international client in the automotive space. This is a valuable chance to enhance your customer service experience in a corporate environment while becoming part of a globally recognised company!This is an ongoing temporary position located by the airport, with parking provided; and is offering Monday-Friday hours in a service centre environment. The rolThe companyRandstad is currently seeking a highly motivated Call Centre Operator to join a well-known international client in the automotive space. This is a valuable chance to enhance your customer service experience in a corporate environment while becoming part of a globally recognised company!This is an ongoing temporary position located by the airport, with parking provided; and is offering Monday-Friday hours in a service centre environment. The rol
- Are you a reliable and experienced forklift operator looking for a permanent opportunity in Townsville? Do you take pride in your work and have a strong commitment to safety? If so, we want to hear from you!Our client is seeking dedicated and skilled Warehouse Forklift Operators to join their permanent team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure stable employment with a company that values its employees.Key Responsibilities:Operating forklifts (LF liceAre you a reliable and experienced forklift operator looking for a permanent opportunity in Townsville? Do you take pride in your work and have a strong commitment to safety? If so, we want to hear from you!Our client is seeking dedicated and skilled Warehouse Forklift Operators to join their permanent team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure stable employment with a company that values its employees.Key Responsibilities:Operating forklifts (LF lice
- Job Title: Final Trim Grader Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re currently seeking an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our client on a subdivision project in Austral. If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in precision and knows your way around GPS systems, we want to hear from you.About the Role:Operate grader machinery on a busy civil subdivision siteCan confidently use GPS systemConfiJob Title: Final Trim Grader Operator 📍 Location: Austral, NSW 🕕 Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm 🚀 Start Date: ASAPWe’re currently seeking an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our client on a subdivision project in Austral. If you're a skilled operator who takes pride in precision and knows your way around GPS systems, we want to hear from you.About the Role:Operate grader machinery on a busy civil subdivision siteCan confidently use GPS systemConfi
- Long-term contract location is Evanston Gardens $36 - $42 ph +Super + Penalties Our client, a Civil Construction company is currently seeking Civil Operators - excavator operator (Pipelayers), Loader operators, Skid Steer, Roller to join their workforce on a project in Evanston Gardens area.Duties to be performed but not limited to areClear and prepare sites, direct traffic, move materials Operate excavator, roller, trucks, Dozers, loaders etc Civil experiLong-term contract location is Evanston Gardens $36 - $42 ph +Super + Penalties Our client, a Civil Construction company is currently seeking Civil Operators - excavator operator (Pipelayers), Loader operators, Skid Steer, Roller to join their workforce on a project in Evanston Gardens area.Duties to be performed but not limited to areClear and prepare sites, direct traffic, move materials Operate excavator, roller, trucks, Dozers, loaders etc Civil experi
- Multiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mobMultiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mob
- Forklift licence operators required for work with our client on lay down / delivery yard and warehouse in Bohle. Working Monday to Friday between 6.30am - 5pm.Role is for an immediate start pending interview and drug/alcohol screen & Police check. Duties: Receiving stockForklift operation to move stock around the yard & ability to load and unload trucks. General housekeeping of yard an surrounding premisesFollow all OH&S Regulations. Requirements: PreviouForklift licence operators required for work with our client on lay down / delivery yard and warehouse in Bohle. Working Monday to Friday between 6.30am - 5pm.Role is for an immediate start pending interview and drug/alcohol screen & Police check. Duties: Receiving stockForklift operation to move stock around the yard & ability to load and unload trucks. General housekeeping of yard an surrounding premisesFollow all OH&S Regulations. Requirements: Previou
- This is an opportunity for an experienced warehouse operator. We have day shift on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a multi purpose warehouse environment, located in Lonsdale. The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersForklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will need A current LF licence and previous experience in a similar forklift operator role loading and unloading trucks and shelving.AThis is an opportunity for an experienced warehouse operator. We have day shift on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a multi purpose warehouse environment, located in Lonsdale. The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersForklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will need A current LF licence and previous experience in a similar forklift operator role loading and unloading trucks and shelving.A
- Join one of the world's leading drone delivery services and be part of the future of logistics. Our client is looking for individuals with unique and diverse talents, a strong work ethic and a passion for innovation to take on the role of Ground Support Operator in Ringwood.Description:As a Ground Support Operator (GSO), you'll play a hands on role in deploying delivery drones, loading packages and maintaining the equipment required to ensure safe and effiJoin one of the world's leading drone delivery services and be part of the future of logistics. Our client is looking for individuals with unique and diverse talents, a strong work ethic and a passion for innovation to take on the role of Ground Support Operator in Ringwood.Description:As a Ground Support Operator (GSO), you'll play a hands on role in deploying delivery drones, loading packages and maintaining the equipment required to ensure safe and effi
- Randstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Port Stephens. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 1 year experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationExperience operating dumpRandstad is looking for Plant Operators to provide support for our client based in Port Stephens. If you possess prior plant operating experience and are actively seeking your next career move, we are eager to receive your application. Our requirements: Minimum 1 year experience with front end loaders Excavator experience a bonusOutstanding safety behaviours Strong and dependable work ethicWork references to support you applicationExperience operating dump
- We’re looking for an experienced HR Driver/Liquids Plant Operator to join a well-known waste management company in Dandenong South. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering great pay at $35 per hour.You’ll be operating vacuum trucks and working hands-on at our liquid treatment plant, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of liquid waste materials. Monday- Friday 4am-12pm. The roleOperate vaccum trucks for liquid waste management.Operate and oWe’re looking for an experienced HR Driver/Liquids Plant Operator to join a well-known waste management company in Dandenong South. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering great pay at $35 per hour.You’ll be operating vacuum trucks and working hands-on at our liquid treatment plant, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of liquid waste materials. Monday- Friday 4am-12pm. The roleOperate vaccum trucks for liquid waste management.Operate and o
- Who We AreLocated in the City of Tea Tree Gully, Waterworld Aquatic Centre is a leading outdoor aquatic facility boasting three heated pools including a 50m lap pool, 20m Learner pool and Toddler pool, amazing grassed areas, large water slides and splash park features. Waterworld is seeking a Pool Operator to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Pool Operator at Waterworld, yWho We AreLocated in the City of Tea Tree Gully, Waterworld Aquatic Centre is a leading outdoor aquatic facility boasting three heated pools including a 50m lap pool, 20m Learner pool and Toddler pool, amazing grassed areas, large water slides and splash park features. Waterworld is seeking a Pool Operator to help deliver a safe, clean, and fun environment for all our visitors during the 2025 summer season.About the Role:As a Pool Operator at Waterworld, y
- We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electronics troubleshooting and a strong understanding of production line operations, particularly in consumer electronics.Responsibilities:Production Operator on assembly line to perform product testingManual agility and the ability to maintain a constant, quick pace on assembly lineGood visual inspection skills are needed to spot imWe are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electronics troubleshooting and a strong understanding of production line operations, particularly in consumer electronics.Responsibilities:Production Operator on assembly line to perform product testingManual agility and the ability to maintain a constant, quick pace on assembly lineGood visual inspection skills are needed to spot im
- Location: Orchard Hills to Bradfield Pay Rate: Day $42.49 / Night $59.48 Employment Type: Casual Shifts: Days & NightAre you an experienced Track Machine Operator looking for your next opportunity? Join a respected team where safety, reliability, and high-performance work are valued every day.About the Role:We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused Track Machine Operator to operate specialised rail plant and equipment. This role is ideal for soLocation: Orchard Hills to Bradfield Pay Rate: Day $42.49 / Night $59.48 Employment Type: Casual Shifts: Days & NightAre you an experienced Track Machine Operator looking for your next opportunity? Join a respected team where safety, reliability, and high-performance work are valued every day.About the Role:We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused Track Machine Operator to operate specialised rail plant and equipment. This role is ideal for so
- This is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver. We have a 8am-4pm shift on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a steel warehouse environment, located in DARRA.The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersForklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needA current LO or LF licence and previous experience in a similar forklift operator role loading and unloading trucks and shelving.A validThis is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver. We have a 8am-4pm shift on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a steel warehouse environment, located in DARRA.The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersForklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will needA current LO or LF licence and previous experience in a similar forklift operator role loading and unloading trucks and shelving.A valid
- We have an opportunity within the Brisbane City council seeking an experienced quarry operator for the Bracalba Quarry on the North side of Brisbane. About your new roleDemonstrated ability to operate mobile plant and undertake basic labouring tasks including but not limited to the use of general hand tools and cleaning task e.g.Hosing of plant / equipmentRock removal from plant / equipment) in a safe manner and to deliver quality requirementsConduct pre-We have an opportunity within the Brisbane City council seeking an experienced quarry operator for the Bracalba Quarry on the North side of Brisbane. About your new roleDemonstrated ability to operate mobile plant and undertake basic labouring tasks including but not limited to the use of general hand tools and cleaning task e.g.Hosing of plant / equipmentRock removal from plant / equipment) in a safe manner and to deliver quality requirementsConduct pre-
- This is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver or pick packer. We have both day, afternoon or night shifts on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a multi purpose warehouse environment, located in Caringbah or Kurnell. The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersHigh reach and counterbalance forklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will need A current LO or LF licence and previous expThis is an opportunity for an experienced forklift driver or pick packer. We have both day, afternoon or night shifts on offer. You will be joining a fantastic team, working in a multi purpose warehouse environment, located in Caringbah or Kurnell. The roleMoving goods around the warehousePick and packing of ordersHigh reach and counterbalance forklift operationsGeneral hand when requiredTo apply you will need A current LO or LF licence and previous exp
- Are you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Are you looking for stable hours with the possibility to work overtime? This opportunity is for you.Location: Virginia, QLD. Easily accessible, with ample on-site secured parking and public transportHourly Rate: $30.13 - $34.65 - $39.17Shifts Available: 6am to 2pm | 2pm to 10pm | 10pm to 6amMonday to Friday, ongoing 40h per week on a casual basisPossibility to work on weekAre you mechanically minded with experience working in manufacturing and production? Are you looking for stable hours with the possibility to work overtime? This opportunity is for you.Location: Virginia, QLD. Easily accessible, with ample on-site secured parking and public transportHourly Rate: $30.13 - $34.65 - $39.17Shifts Available: 6am to 2pm | 2pm to 10pm | 10pm to 6amMonday to Friday, ongoing 40h per week on a casual basisPossibility to work on week
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operator jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current operator jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of an operator. You can compare and filter relevant operator positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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operator jobs contract types
Operator jobs are available in the following contract types:
- operator jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, your job as an operator doesn’t have a specified end date. You are assured of a steady income and a regular routine.
- operator jobs - contract: in a contract role, you work as an operator for a fixed term. You can determine if you enjoy working for a particular employer.
- operator jobs - temporary: in a temporary operator role, you work for a proposed duration. A temporary job presents you with a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable working experience.
If you prefer working remotely, remote operator jobs are available.
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about operator jobs
Operator jobs involve working with machines or equipment. You can work in production, manufacturing, construction or mining. Depending on the industry you work in, your duties include operating machinery, feeding raw materials into machines, and maintaining safety at the work site. The role requires knowledge of work safety and physical strength, as you may have to lift heavy items throughout the day.
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how much does an operator make in Australia?
You will find more information on the operator salary on the operator job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for operator jobs
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how do I apply for a job as an operator?
If you are interested in becoming an operator, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our operator job profile.
Operator jobs don’t require formal training, but some employers expect you to have vocational education training (VET) qualifications. Pursue a Certificate III in civil construction plant operations to learn how to operate various equipment. To work on construction sites, you need a construction induction card (white card). Operating certain machines also requires a licence from Safe Work Australia. For instance, you may need a forklift licence or a high risk work licence.
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