Live machine operator roles in Australia, from 227 employers, updated daily.
Latest machine operator jobs
Chandler Macleod
We are seeking dedicated Laundry Assistants to join our growing team, working with a leading provider of linen and workwear in Footscray. This role involves working with industrial washing machines and dryers, handlin…
HAYS
Production Operator opportunities in Benalla offering day and afternoon shifts, ongoing work available! Your new company Hays is partnering with a well-established global manufacturing organisation with a long-standin…
HAYS
Join an established Gold Coast manufacturer in a temp of perm opportunity This is a Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:00pm role offering consistent hours, varied work and the opportunity for permanent for the right person.…
HAYS
Join a leading manufacturing team in Mackay as an all-rounder with forklift duties and full training provided Your new company Our client is a well-established and respected leader in the steel manufacturing industry,…
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse
Summary: The Production Worker will operate machinery and equipment to manufacture products, inspect and pack finished products, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and perform other duties as assigned. This i…
Nepean
About NEPEAN Conveyors NEPEAN Conveyors, a division of NEPEAN™, delivers fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions to some of the world’s largest mining companies. Established in 1985, we des…
Synergie Australia
Location: Pinkenba Shifts: 7am starts with overtime Rate: $39+ an hour Working within a busy processing facility, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations across the organics processing plant and resour…
Prime Recruitment
28th October, 2026 Prime Recruitment is seeking motivated Machine Operators / Trade Assistants with workshop experience to join our client's team in Welshpool. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term ro…
Hobart City Council
Group and Team: Waste Management Centre Team Location: Waste Management Centre (McRobies Gully) Employment status: Permanent, Full-time Classification: Municipal Employee Level 5 Grade A Agreement: Hobart City Council…
Nepean
About Us NEPEAN Conveyors (a division of NEPEAN™) provides fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions, from concept to commissioning for some of the world's largest mining companies. Establish…
Nepean
About NEPEAN Conveyors NEPEAN Conveyors, a division of NEPEAN™, delivers fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions to some of the world’s largest mining companies. Established in 1985, we des…
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Resource recovery OPERATOR Aberdeen Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) The role: Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating plant and equipment, and being part of a team that makes a difference in the co…
Fox Factory
What We Do FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on…
Aston Advantage
Job Description CNC OPERATOR - FORRESTDALE, WA - BRAND NEW FACILITY! Flexco Australia is creating one of WA's most advanced manufacturing facilities and is looking for skilled CNC Operators to join the team from day o…
Cubic
Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplify…
Fox Factory
What We Do FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on…
Aston Advantage
Job Description CNC Plasma Operator | Hope Valley | $52 Per Hour 🛠️ Opportunity: Well-established, locally owned precision laser cutting company. Join a modern workshop environment operating CNC plasma cutting equipm…
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse
Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining various types of machinery and equipment in a safe and effi…
CrewSELECT
About the role CrewSELECT is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to support preventative maintenance, breakdowns, equipment repairs and reliability improvements in a busy manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilitie…
ASTC Team Member Portal
Introduction Our Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits: Six weeks annual leave 15 days personal leave Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave Cultural/ceremonial l…
Expo Centric
About Expo Centric https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yKFWj_8e3Q About the role Are you an experienced CNC Operator with strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and a passion for producing accurate, high-qua…
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse
Summary: The Machine Operator will operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment to produce high-quality products. They will work closely with production team members, quality control personnel, and ma…
Synergie Australia
Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Technician – Campbellfield We think outside the box by redefining recruitment. Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people with the right opportunities to shape careers…
Nepean
About Us NEPEAN Conveyors (a division of NEPEAN™) provides fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions, from concept to commissioning for some of the world's largest mining companies. Establish…
Estimated employment
Estimated people employed as Other Machine Operators in Australia, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to September 2026.
| Month | People employed |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 15,921 |
| September 2022 | 15,673 |
| September 2023 | 16,492 |
| September 2024 | 15,304 |
| September 2025 | 15,625 |
| September 2026 | 17,401 |
| SA4 region | People employed, September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Melbourne - South East | 1,439 |
| Gold Coast | 780 |
| Melbourne - West | 739 |
| Sydney - Parramatta | 695 |
| Melbourne - North West | 689 |
Jobs and Skills Australia's nowcast is experimental: its figures are model estimates of the people employed in each occupation, not a count of them, and each monthly release revises the months before it.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), September 2026, CC BY 4.0. Experimental estimates.
ViewJobs analysis of the Jobs and Skills Australia Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation: Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.
Other Machine Operators
No national shortage (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List).
Employment is projected to grow 9.0% nationally, to 14,877 by May 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections).
Jobs and Skills Australia rates occupations nationally each year; projections are model estimates.
Jobs and Skills Australia: Recent trends in displaced workers
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List, CC BY 4.0.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, May 2025 to May 2035, CC BY 4.0. Projections are model estimates.
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