Office Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
Find office assistants who manage schedules, handle correspondence, and maintain filing systems while possessing strong organisational, communication, and computer skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
353
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication skills
- 43%
- Computer literacy
- 41%
- Office activity coordination
- 38%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 50%
- High school diploma or GED
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Goodstart Early Learning
GFG Alliance
City Beach Australia
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 353 profiles for Office Assistants in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Nov 2026
Office Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $62,019 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Sales Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCash HandlingVisual MerchandisingFlexible SchedulingLegal Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate CertificateCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportBlue Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAssistance Experience Within the Legal IndustryDocument Compliance ManagementReport PreparationBusiness Administration Trainee
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IISkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsData EntryAdministrative ExperienceFront DeskDocument ManagementSales Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216)First Aid CertificationCertificate IIIRSACPR CertificationSkills
PhotographyAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPractice manager & Administration officer& liaison officer, sexual health coordinator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceBlue CardSkills
Administrative ManagementSchedule ManagementCalendar ManagementMeeting CoordinationMeeting SchedulingTravel ArrangementsAdministration Accounts Assistant
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementData EntrySchedule ManagementConversational EngagementClient ServicesCustomer Support
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill an office assistant role?
The average time to fill an office assistant role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do office assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an office assistant include: communication skills, computer literacy and office activity coordination.
What licenses or certifications are common for office assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for office assistants include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and CPR Certification.
What are some job titles related to office assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to office assistants include: sales assistant, practice manager & administration officer& liaison officer, sexual health coordinator and receptionist / business associate.
What level of education is common for an office assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an office assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an office assistant?
Most office assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply