Trade Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Maintenance
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Royal Australian Navy
McDonald's
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 302 profiles for Trade Assistants in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Trade Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $55,065 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $63,939 yearly
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Administration Assistant / Trade Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsCasual Labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesCertificate IVBusiness AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard Mental Health First Aid+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCultural CompetencyStakeholder EngagementYouth WorkTrade Assistant / Yardy
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceTelecommunicationLogisticsRETAIL ASSISTANT
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationBlue CardRSACPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementGroup WorkSchedule ManagementFlexible SchedulingAble Seaman / Qualified Marine Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IICertificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIIMechanic ExperienceConstructionSkills
Time ManagementMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsPreventative MaintenanceAble Bodied Seafarer/ GPH
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipVessel MooringShip WatchkeepingMaintenanceEmergency ResponseRigging
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What's the average time to fill a trade assistant role?
The average time to fill a trade assistant role is 99 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do trade assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a trade assistant include: time management, communication skills and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for trade assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for trade assistants include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to trade assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to trade assistants include: trade assistant / yardy, volunteering and sales assistant.
What level of education is common for a trade assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a trade assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a trade assistant?
Most trade assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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