Pipeline Operator jobs in Australia
Pipeline operators monitor and control the flow of oil, gas or water through pipeline networks, ensuring safe and continuous operation. Roles combine control room monitoring with field-based inspection duties.
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Truck Operator
Construction / Plant & Machinery Operators
Job summary
NGE are an Earthmoving contractor looking for an Truck Operator to join our team.
Excavator Operator
Construction / Plant & Machinery Operators
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NGE are looking for an Excavator Operator to join our team.
Grader Operator
Information & Communication Technology / Telecommunications
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We're looking for an experienced Grader Operator to join our crew on a full-time basis across Power and Communications Sectors.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Machine Operators
Job summary
We are seeking motivated Production Operators who enjoy hands-on work, value quality and want to be part of DCS.
Mobile Plant Operator
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Winery & Viticulture
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VASSE FELIX PTY LTD trading as Vasse Felix is looking for a full-time, permanent Mobile Plant Operator to join our viticulture team.
Tractor/Harvester Operator
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Agronomy & Farm Services
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The Tractor/Harvester Operator will operate agricultural machinery and tractors across agricultural and horticultural ops in the South of WA
Mobile Plant operator
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Farm Labour
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Axford Farming is a progressive Australian agricultural enterprise specialising in broadacre cropping operations. The business utilises modern farming
Production Operator (Feedmill)
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Agronomy & Farm Services
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Our Client, Mount Boothby is seeking a reliable and experienced Feedmill Production Operator to join our agricultural operation in South Australia.
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Construction / Contracts Management
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ACE Electrical Australia is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) to join their team in Karratha, Western Australia.
Dairy Cattle Farm Operator
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Farm Management
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We’re looking for motivated Dairy Cattle Farm Operators to join our tight-knit team.
Frequently Asked Questions
A pipeline operator monitors flow, pressure and safety systems across a pipeline network, responding quickly to any alerts or faults. The role often combines control room monitoring with periodic site inspections and maintenance support. This mix of practical and people-facing work is part of what keeps.
Most pipeline operator jobs require relevant technical training or a certificate in process operations, alongside site-specific safety inductions. Some roles also value prior experience in oil, gas or water utility operations. Building this foundation early makes it easier to move confidently into pipeline operator roles as opportunities arise.
Yes, many pipeline operator jobs involve shift work, since pipelines require continuous monitoring around the clock. Rotating rosters are common, particularly for control room positions supporting 24-hour operations. Understanding this distinction helps candidates target the right pipeline operator opportunities from the outset.
A pipeline operator focuses on day-to-day monitoring and operational response, while a pipeline engineer handles design, integrity assessment and longer-term maintenance planning for the broader pipeline system. Employers usually outline these specifics in the job ad itself, so it pays to read the full listing closely.
Pipeline operators can progress into senior operator, control room supervisor or operations coordinator roles. Some pursue further technical training to move into pipeline engineering or asset management positions. With the right experience, this progression can open doors well beyond a first role in pipeline operator.


