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How much do Plant & Machinery Operators earn in Australia? The average salary of Plant & Machinery Operators is $80,214 in Australia
$80,214 /yr
Last updated June 02 2023
The average pay range for Plant & Machinery Operators is between $80K and $90K.
Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $120K per year.
The average number of Plant & Machinery Operators roles advertised per month is 1 in Australia
between June 2022 and March 2023.
What are the most common skills required to be a Backhoe Operator? The most common skills required for a Backhoe Operator are:
Construction
Paperwork
FIFO
Training
Construction
Construction
Iron
Maintenance
Truck
Concrete
See all 29 skills
These skills are most commonly found in Backhoe Operator job advertisements and position descriptions.
Last updated December 31 2022
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Plant & Machinery Operators roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Plant & Machinery Operators roles.
See what salaries they paid for Plant & Machinery Operators in Australia.
See how they compare to the average Plant & Machinery Operators salary of $80,214.
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Chandler Macleod Group
Townsville (72%), Perth (12%), Brisbane (9%), Newcastle (4%)
+2 others
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2,134
$84K-$112K ($18,280) |
$84K-$112K
($18,280) |
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Thiess Pty Ltd
Townsville (74%), Brisbane (25%), Cairns (1%)
|
1,347
$93K-$158K ($45,868) |
$93K-$158K
($45,868) |
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Programmed Skilled Workforce
Perth (60%), Brisbane (22%), Newcastle (14%), Adelaide (4%)
|
799
$71K-$129K ($19,916) |
$71K-$129K
($19,916) |
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Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
Brisbane (47%), Perth (31%), Melbourne (21%), Adelaide (1%)
|
642
$49K-$66K (($22,546)) |
$49K-$66K
(($22,546)) |
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MACA
Perth (100%)
|
613
$80K-$120K ($20,294) |
$80K-$120K
($20,294) |
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Backhoe Operator ?
Most candidates undertake an average of 5 years Building & Construction prior to being appointed as a Backhoe Operator .
Average Building & Construction required to become a Backhoe Operator
Last updated June 04 2023
Most candidates have on average 9 years working experience prior to becoming a Backhoe Operator .
Average Building & Construction required to become a Backhoe Operator
Last updated June 04 2023
Where are Plant & Machinery Operators in Australia sourced from?
Plant & Machinery Operators are sourced from
these companies
these companies
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Woolworths |
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BIG W |
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Coles |
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Coles Supermarket |
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Kmart |
Plant & Machinery Operators are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
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TAFE |
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Griffith University |
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Victoria University |
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Macquarie University |
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RMIT University |
Last updated June 06 2023
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