Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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3,440
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
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Goodstart Early Learning
Hungry Jack's
David Jones
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $130,974 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $110,832 – $154,776 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Sales Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingMerchandisingInventory ControlTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareAdministration Assistant / Trade Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsRetail Assistant Manager
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesDriver LicenceCertificate IICertificate IIIBlue CardSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceClient Rapport BuildingRelationship ManagementComplaint HandlingAdministration Accounts Assistant
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingExperience Providing Assistance in the Healthcare SectorAdministrative Experience Within HealthcareTravel Coordinator (casual/part-time)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHospitalityRSASkills
Guest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesServingPOSPOS SystemsSales Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Business AdministrationCertificate IICertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate IIISkills
Heavy LiftingCustomer ServiceClient Enquiry HandlingSkill in Providing Information to CustomersCustomer Enquiry HandlingRelationship Management
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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: Certificate III, RSA and First Aid Certification.
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 retail assistant manager.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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