Educational Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    687

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

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

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    50%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%

  • Current company

    • Senior Helpers
    • Goodstart Early Learning
    • lululemon

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 687 profiles for Educational Assistants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

Educational Assistant: Cost of hiring?

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

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Early Childhood Educator

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    RSAManual Handling

    Skills

    Customer ServiceBartendingFood Service ExperienceCash HandlingPOSInventory Control

  • ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

    Bungalow, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    BilingualSpanishMultilingualClassroom ManagementEnglishLesson Planning

  • 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

  • Field Service Technician

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Advanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate III

    Skills

    AccountingAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookQuickbooksAccounts ReceivableFront Desk

  • Sales assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Blue CardLearner Driver Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsSolution DevelopmentCustomer CommunicationSales Transaction ProcessingSales

  • Cook/Educator

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Client LiaisonInventory ManagementPayrollClient Rapport BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementClient Relationship Development+25 more

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceDocumentation HandlingDocument ManagementTask PrioritisationReport PreparationRecord-Keeping

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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, Blue Card and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to educational assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to educational assistants include: teachers assistant, ASSISTANT EDUCATOR and early childhood educator.

What level of education is common for an educational assistant?

Bachelor's degree 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 8 years of professional experience.

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