Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    3,464

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Time Management8%
    Communication Skills5%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED37%
    Bachelor's degree26%
    Vocational or technical training26%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years60%
    3-5 years30%
    1-2 years10%

  • Current company

    (CASUAL), TARGET CAIRNS CENTRAL
    (Solar), All Energy Queensland
    AUSTRALIAN WAY PL- BNE AIRPORT

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year80%
    1-2 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,464 profiles for Assistants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 8 Oct 2026

Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $125,830 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $106,170 – $149,130 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Sales associate

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMandarinMultilingualEnglishConflict ManagementGroup Work

  • TEAM MEMBER – ONLINE DEPARTMENT

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    RSA

    Skills

    Customer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceRelationship ManagementSalesUpsellingPhone Enquiries

  • FRONT OF HOUSE

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IIRCGRSA

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceManagementGuest ServicesMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHousekeeping

  • Electrical Trade Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry

    Skills

    Photovoltaic System InstallationSolar Panel InstallationElectrical Cable PullingCable TerminationElectrical WiringWiring and Circuitry Work

  • First Aid Medic Team Member

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Travel IndustryCertificate IIStockingRadio Communication SystemsPre-Start Equipment ChecksEquipment Safety Checks+32 more

    Skills

    Safe Work PracticesDespatch CoordinationAirport Ground OperationsAccounting SystemsAirline Check-In AssistanceAccounts Receivable

  • Hotel Receptionist & Guest Services

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceRCGFood Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Reception DutiesFront DeskHotel and Accommodation Guest Check-InHotel and Accommodation Guest Check-OutPhone AnsweringCorrespondence Management

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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: Driver Licence, RSA and White Card.

What are some job titles related to assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to assistants include: dental assistant, FRONT OF HOUSE and hotel receptionist & guest services.

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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