Support-Workers for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    803

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service7%
    Time Management6%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training43%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Southern Cross Community Healthcare
    Advanced Disability Management
    Agenns
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years36%

Browse Indeed's database of 803 profiles for Support-Workers in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $102,493 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $71,410$147,107 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Youth Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCertificate IVFirst Aid Certification+4 more

    Skills

    BartendingHospitalityFood ProductionCommercial CleaningCleaningExperience Working with Children
  • Support Worker (Disability and Mental Health)/Aged care

    Yorkeys Knob, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNursingManual Handling

    Skills

    ADLsPatient MonitoringCare PlansClinical Documentation
  • NDIS Support Worker

    Mount Sheridan, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIIBlue CardCPR CertificationManual HandlingEnglish

    Skills

    ADLsInfection ControlFood PreparationTime Management
  • Support Worker

    Kanimbla, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IICertificate IIICPR Certification

    Skills

    Time Management
  • Community Support Worker

    Earlville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Warehouse ExperienceInventory ControlCertificate IIIOrganisational Skills

    Skills

    Load & UnloadCleaningSanitationChild WelfareFood PreparationMaths
  • Support Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationBlue CardCPR CertificationManual Handling

    Skills

    Time Management

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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?

The average time to fill a support worker role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do support-workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: customer service, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?

Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to support-workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: NDIS support worker, STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER and community support worker.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

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

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support-workers have 7 years of professional experience.

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