Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Time Management8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
(CASUAL), TARGET CAIRNS CENTRALAlly Fashion
Bee Products S A CTime at current job
Less than a year80%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,453 profiles for Assistants in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $125,830 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $106,170 – $149,130 yearly
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Sales Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingMerchandisingInventory ControlTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareCustomer Service Team Member
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Time ManagementItalianSpanishEnglishBilingualJapaneseTEAM MEMBER – ONLINE DEPARTMENT
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
Customer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceRelationship ManagementSalesUpsellingPhone EnquiriesAble Seaman / Qualified Marine Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IICertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIIMechanic ExperienceConstructionSkills
Time ManagementMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsPreventative MaintenanceFrontline Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationTrainingCertificate ISkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipComplaint HandlingEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingTrainingKitchen Hand
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRSASkills
Communication SkillsBilingualRetail SalesPOSPOS SystemsFlexible Scheduling
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What's the average time to fill an assistant role?
The average time to fill an assistant role is 278 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an assistant include: customer service, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for assistants include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and CPR Certification.
What are some job titles related to assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to assistants include: customer service team member, volunteering and logistics assistant manager.
What level of education is common for an assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an assistant?
Most assistants have 6 years of professional experience.
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