Mechanics for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 45%
- High school diploma or GED
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Royal Australian Navy
- Self-Employed
- Movilift
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 248 profiles for Mechanics in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,736 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,170 – $95,126 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Able Seaman / Qualified Marine Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IICertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIIMechanic ExperienceConstructionSkills
Time ManagementMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsPreventative MaintenanceMaintenance Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceTIG WeldingWeldingHand ToolsIndustrial EquipmentProperty Manager & Sales Representative
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceHospitalityOffice ManagementOffice ExperienceStaff SupervisionLawn Mowing/Gardner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Hand ToolsCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceProvisional P2 Driver LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsConflict ManagementActive Learning Teaching MethodologyDecision-MakingLearner Driver LicenceWhite CardMechanic
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Rider Driver LicenceDriver LicenceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMechanical RepairMotorcycle RepairAutomotive Electrical SystemsAutomotive RepairAutomotive Electrical System RepairMachine Operator / Maintenance Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Manufacturing Equipment MaintenanceRapid PrototypingEngineering Design PrototypingCAD SoftwareAdditive ManufacturingFabrication
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 43 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanical knowledge, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: White Card, Driver Licence and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: machine operator / maintenance technician, lawn mowing/gardner and able seaman / qualified marine technician.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a mechanic in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 8 years of professional experience.
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