Educational Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    690

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
    Communication Skills
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    39%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • G8 Education
    • Senior Helpers
    • Goodstart Early Learning

  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 690 profiles for Educational Assistants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

Educational Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $52,880 yearly
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  • Casual Labourer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesCertificate IVBusiness AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard Mental Health First Aid+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCultural CompetencyStakeholder EngagementYouth Work

  • Primary Carer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate III in Hairdressing – SHB30416Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareCaregivingADLsLife Skills Building

  • ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

    Bungalow, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    BilingualSpanishMultilingualClassroom ManagementEnglishLesson Planning

  • Legal Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate CertificateCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportBlue Card+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAssistance Experience Within the Legal IndustryDocument Compliance ManagementReport Preparation

  • Teachers Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IICertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate IIIBlue CardRSACertificate III in Hospitality+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer OperationPhone AnsweringPhone CommunicationLabellingComputer Literacy

  • Employment Highlights

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIIRSACertificate III in HospitalityHospitality Management

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeCashieringSocial Media PlatformsCash Register OperationsPOSPoint-Of-Sale Transaction Management

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

The average time to fill an educational assistant role is 36 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do educational assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an educational assistant include: customer service, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for educational assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for educational assistants include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Blue Card.

What are some job titles related to educational assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to educational assistants include: machine operator / maintenance technician, teachers assistant and ASSISTANT EDUCATOR.

What level of education is common for an educational assistant?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an educational assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an educational assistant?

Most educational assistants have 11 years of professional experience.

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