Plant & Machinery Operators

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Median Average:
$80,384
Plant & Machinery Operators in Australia median base salary $80,384/yr. Information is based on 13 Plant & Machinery Operators jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Plant & Machinery Operators earn in Australia? The average salary of Plant & Machinery Operators is $80,384 in Australia
$80,384 /yr
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Average $80,384
Range $70K - $80K
Last updated May 03 2024
The average pay range for Plant & Machinery Operators is between $70K and $80K. Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $100K per year. The average number of Plant & Machinery Operators roles advertised per month is 84 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Excavator? The most common skills required for a Excavator are:
R Diagnostic Drainage Excel R Application Cement Cutting Diagnostics Drainage FIFO Fitters Inventor ITS Mechanical R Superannuation Underground Mining
See all 18 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Excavator job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
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 $72,260.
Chandler Macleod Group
Townsville (72%), Perth (12%), Brisbane (9%), Newcastle (4%) +2 others
2,134

$84K-$112K

($26,234)

$84K-$112K
($26,234)
Thiess Pty Ltd
Townsville (74%), Brisbane (25%), Cairns (1%)
1,347

$93K-$158K

($53,822)

$93K-$158K
($53,822)
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Perth (60%), Brisbane (22%), Newcastle (14%), Adelaide (4%)
799

$71K-$129K

($27,870)

$71K-$129K
($27,870)
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
Brisbane (47%), Perth (31%), Melbourne (21%), Adelaide (1%)
642

$49K-$66K

(($14,592))

$49K-$66K
(($14,592))
MACA
Perth (100%)
613

$80K-$120K

($28,248)

$80K-$120K
($28,248)
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Excavator?
Most candidates undertake an average of 4 years Building & Construction prior to being appointed as a Excavator.
Average Building & Construction required to become a Excavator
Last updated May 11 2024
Most candidates have on average 8 years working experience prior to becoming a Excavator.
Average Building & Construction required to become a Excavator
Last updated May 11 2024
Where are Plant & Machinery Operators in Australia sourced from?
Plant & Machinery Operators are sourced from
these companies
Woolworths
Coles
BIG W
Coles Supermarket
Kmart
Plant & Machinery Operators are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Victoria University
Griffith University
Macquarie University
RMIT University
Last updated May 12 2024