Trade Assistants for hire in Mackay, Queensland

Find trade assistants who support skilled tradespeople by handling administrative tasks, managing inventory, and ensuring workplace safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Mackay, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    140

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    7%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Customer Service
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    50%
    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • ESS COMPASS GROUP
    • CBRE
    • Kaefer
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 140 profiles for Trade Assistants in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 6 Nov 2026

Trade Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $65,571 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $83,891 yearly
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  • Customer Service Assistant

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIICPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsWork Health and Safety MindsetCustomer ServiceSales SupportManual HandlingManual Handling Techniques
  • Operator

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III in AgricultureAgricultureForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAgricultureFarmingPower ToolsHand ToolsGroup Work
  • Senior Trades Assistant

    Palms, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationRCGWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11Construction Induction Card (White Card)+3 more

    Skills

    RCGWeldingStandard 11White CardTelehandlersTelehandler Ticket
  • Skilled Trades Assistant Highlights

    Alexandra, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardIntermediate Rigging TicketFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsRisk ManagementWeldingChange ManagementRecord-KeepingSchedule Management
  • Labourer / Boilermaker

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIProvisional P1 Driver LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Fabrication
  • Boilermaker/Welder

    Bakers Creek, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    EngineeringDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIConfined Space EntryForklift Licence

    Skills

    Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)FCAWTIG WeldingMIG WeldingWelding

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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 customer service.

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 Certificate III.

What are some job titles related to trade assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to trade assistants include: operator, warehouse assistant and labourer / boilermaker.

What level of education is common for a trade assistant?

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

How many years of experience is common for a trade assistant?

Most trade assistants have 13 years of professional experience.

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