Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    3,422

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    9%
    Time Management
    8%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    47%
    High school diploma or GED
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Goodstart Early Learning
    • David Jones
    • Hungry Jack's
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,422 profiles for Assistants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 27 Oct 2026

Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $130,974 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $110,832 – $154,776 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)

  • Sales Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingMerchandisingInventory ControlTime ManagementPatient-Centred Care
  • Sales Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCash HandlingVisual MerchandisingFlexible Scheduling
  • Retail Assistant Manager

    Manoora, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesDriver LicenceCertificate IICertificate IIIBlue Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceClient Rapport BuildingRelationship ManagementComplaint Handling
  • RETAIL ASSISTANT

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardRSACPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementGroup WorkSchedule ManagementFlexible Scheduling
  • Sales Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Business AdministrationCertificate IICertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate III

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCustomer ServiceClient Enquiry HandlingSkill in Providing Information to CustomersCustomer Enquiry HandlingRelationship Management
  • Administration Accounts Assistant

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementData EntrySchedule ManagementConversational EngagementClient ServicesCustomer Support

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What's the average time to fill an assistant role?

The average time to fill an assistant role is 243 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, Certificate III and RSA.

What are some job titles related to assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to assistants include: sales assistant, retail assistant (casual) and LPG delivery driver.

What level of education is common for an assistant?

Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.

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