Administrative Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Microsoft Office
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Administrative Experience
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- High school diploma or GED
- 12%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Subway
Goodstart Early Learning
GFG Alliance
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 365 profiles for Administrative Assistants in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 11 Nov 2026
Administrative Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $61,358 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $76,990 yearly
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Business Administration Trainee
Mount Sheridan, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceAdministration Officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceBusiness AdministrationCertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate IIIBlue Card+1 moreSkills
Administrative ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementRecord-KeepingFinancial Record MaintenanceBookkeepingMicrosoft OfficeConflict ManagementRetail Assistant (Casual)
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Business AdministrationCertificate IICertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate IIIRSA+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingComputer LiteracySpreadsheetsAdministration Officer
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Client Relationship ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingManagementActive Support (Disability Support)Customer ServiceCorporate Services Coordinator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceBusinessBlue CardSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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What's the average time to fill an administrative assistant role?
The average time to fill an administrative assistant role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do administrative assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an administrative assistant include: microsoft office, customer service and administrative experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for administrative assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for administrative assistants include: Blue Card, Driver Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to administrative assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to administrative assistants include: administration officer, retail assistant (casual) and administrative assistant/front desk receptionist.
What level of education is common for an administrative assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an administrative assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an administrative assistant?
Most administrative assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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