Live machine operator roles in Queensland, from 73 employers, updated daily.
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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,…
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…
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…
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…
Corestaff
About Our Client Our Client, who prides themselves on being one of Australia's largest glass processor, dedicated to delivering quality products in full and on time, are looking to expand their team with experienced M…
HAYS
Hays Recruitment is currently looking for a reliable Gantry Crane Operator / Yard Hand to join a manufacturing This is a great opportunity for someone looking for stable, long-term work in a hands-on manufacturing and…
PepsiCo
Overview Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. At PepsiCo, you can Dare …
George Weston Foods Careers
Job Description About Us Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition. We believe in baking, its wholesome goodn…
Telwater Hub
Introduction About the company Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats. Description About the role Our Telwater team…
Lactalis Australia Pty
About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy. Lactalis is a …
Lactalis Australia Pty
About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy. Lactalis is a …
Lactalis Australia Pty
About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy. Lactalis is a …
HR Hub
Introduction AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who…
Origin Energy
Experience with reciprocating or screw compressors? We'd love to hear from you. 2wks on 2 wks off - DIDO, or FIFO ex BNE or Live Locally Talinga (near Chinchilla) based Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful At Origin…
Stellar Recruitment
Our client is a leading food manufacturing and processing operation seeking a Rendering Plant Operator to join their team in Veradilla. Working within a 24-hour production environment, you will play a key role in proc…
AWX
AWX is seeking labourers and Machine operators for our current and future roles! Join a variety of busy workplaces across Brisbane's western and southern suburbs, with opportunities available in manufacturing, product…
Neumann P&C Portal
Introduction Why work for Neumann Steel? You would be working for one of the most reputable family owned and operated companies first established on the Gold Coast over 50 years ago. We specialise in steel reinforcing…
Civil Recruit
Summary As a Maintenance Mechanic II you will be ensuring the operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment and completing preventative maintenance. Maintenance Mechanic II Location: Clackamas D…
Macadamia Farm Management
Machine Operator & Irrigation Roles Macadamia Farm Management is a leader in large-scale macadamia nut production. We are seeking Machine Operators and Irrigation employees to join MFM throughout the Bundaberg region.…
HR Hub
Introduction AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who…
Pacific Hoseflex Pty
Summary: We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. This permanent, full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to star…
James Hardie Intranet
20th October, 2026 As a Machine Operator, you will hold a valid Forklift License and bring experience from a similar manufacturing environment. You’ll also have a willingness to learn the trade and develop the skills …
Regional Group
Regional Group Australia (RGA) is a leading independent Australian construction material producer across regional NSW, VIC & QLD. RGA are seeking an experienced and reliable Loader Operator to join the team at our Fai…
Estimated employment
Estimated people employed as Other Machine Operators in Queensland, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to September 2026.
| Month | People employed |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 3,086 |
| September 2022 | 3,021 |
| September 2023 | 2,955 |
| September 2024 | 3,172 |
| September 2025 | 2,790 |
| September 2026 | 2,873 |
| SA4 region | People employed, September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 780 |
| Ipswich | 393 |
| Toowoomba | 332 |
| Logan - Beaudesert | 219 |
| Sunshine Coast | 155 |
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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