Machine Operator

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Median Average:
$57,105
Machine Operator in Australia median base salary $57,105/yr. Information is based on 19 Machine Operator jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Machine Operator earn in Australia? The average salary of Machine Operator is $57,105 in Australia
$57,105 /yr
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Average $57,105
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Machine Operator is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $80K per year. The average number of Machine Operator roles advertised per month is 15 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Machine Operator? The most common skills required for a Machine Operator are:
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These skills are most commonly found in Machine Operator job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Machine Operators roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Machine Operators roles. See what salaries they paid for Machine Operators in Australia. See how they compare to the average Machine Operators salary of $56,411.
Staff Australia Recruitment Services P/L
Melbourne (96%), Brisbane (4%)
1,333

$51K-$71K

($5,107)

$51K-$71K
($5,107)
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Brisbane (59%), Melbourne (20%), Townsville (8%), Geelong (5%) +3 others
796

$53K-$109K

($25,116)

$53K-$109K
($25,116)
Harrison Barratt Group (HBG)
Sydney (66%), Newcastle (19%), Canberra (15%)
358

$58K-$87K

($16,089)

$58K-$87K
($16,089)
Evolve Scientific Recruitment
Melbourne (77%), Brisbane (32%), Sydney (3%)
572

$49K-$63K

(($61))

$49K-$63K
(($61))
Thiess Pty Ltd
Townsville (49%), Brisbane (38%), Newcastle (12%)
563

$89K-$148K

($62,417)

$89K-$148K
($62,417)
Last Updated April 16 2022
How many years does it take to become a Machine Operator?
Most candidates undertake an average of 5 years Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics prior to being appointed as a Machine Operator.
Average Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics required to become a Machine Operator
Last updated May 12 2024
Most candidates have on average 7 years working experience prior to becoming a Machine Operator.
Average Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics required to become a Machine Operator
Last updated May 12 2024
Where are Machine Operator in Australia sourced from?
Machine Operator are sourced from
these companies
BlueScope Steel
One Harvest
Pope Packaging
Ausreo
Austral Bricks
Machine Operator are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Chisholm Institute
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
RMIT University
Last updated May 12 2024