General Hands for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 4%
- Customer Service
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 45%
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Royal Australian Navy
Subway
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 488 profiles for General Hands in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
General Hand: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $62,577 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,698 – $70,305 yearly
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Able Seaman / Qualified Marine Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IICertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIIMechanic ExperienceConstructionSkills
Time ManagementMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsPreventative MaintenanceCustomer Service and Kitchen Hand
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceFront-End LoadersCompactorsKitchen Hand / Cook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsFrenchConfined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen HygieneStock OrderingLPG Delivery Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)HC LicenceRSA
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardTechnical WritingTest Equipment CalibrationCalibrationDiagnostic Problem-SolvingTroubleshooting Electrical Systems+34 moreSkills
Equipment CalibrationInventory ControlCalibrationInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceProcess Control InstrumentationGeneral Labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationRSASkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSafe Work PracticesServingHospitalityProper Lifting Technique Adherence
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What's the average time to fill a general hand role?
The average time to fill a general hand role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general hands tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general hand include: communication skills, mechanical knowledge and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for general hands?
Common licenses or certifications for general hands include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to general hands?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general hands include: general labourer, RSA and LPG delivery driver.
What level of education is common for a general hand?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a general hand in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general hand?
Most general hands have 9 years of professional experience.
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