Trade Assistants for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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4,690
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Customer Service
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Emerson
Bechtel
ORICA
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,690 profiles for Trade Assistants in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Trade Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $61,575 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $81,803 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Mechanical Trade assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
EWP TicketDogging TicketLeadershipCommunication SkillsDangerous GoodsDriver LicenceTrade Assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftWork Safely at HeightsSkill in Interpreting Technical DrawingsForklift LicenceCommunication Skills+19 moreSkills
WeldingForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftExtrusionCustomer ServiceTrades Assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Dogging TicketTime ManagementConstruction Induction Card (White Card)White CardSafe Working at HeightsConfined Space EntryFIFO Mechanical Trade Assistant – Shutdowns
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIINational Police CheckForklift LicenceMechanical Engineering+7 moreSkills
OEMPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceCMMSPower ToolsHand ToolsTrade Assistant Welder
West Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryNational Police CheckEWP Ticket+1 moreSkills
Occupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceGroup WorkHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceSpray Painter, Trade Assistant
Bicton, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceComputer SkillsComputer LiteracyFood SafetyManagementKitchen Management
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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: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
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 Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to trade assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to trade assistants include: trades assistant, mechanical trade assistant and FIFO mechanical trade assistant – shutdowns.
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 Perth, Western Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a trade assistant?
Most trade assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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