Trade Assistants for hire in Perth, Western Australia

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 Perth, Western Australia to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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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%

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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 more

    Skills

    EWP TicketDogging TicketLeadershipCommunication SkillsDangerous GoodsDriver Licence
  • Trade Assistant

    Perth, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardForkliftWork Safely at HeightsSkill in Interpreting Technical DrawingsForklift LicenceCommunication Skills+19 more

    Skills

    WeldingForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftExtrusionCustomer Service
  • Trades Assistant

    Perth, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 more

    Skills

    Dogging TicketTime ManagementConstruction Induction Card (White Card)White CardSafe Working at HeightsConfined Space Entry
  • FIFO Mechanical Trade Assistant – Shutdowns

    Perth, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIINational Police CheckForklift LicenceMechanical Engineering+7 more

    Skills

    OEMPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceCMMSPower ToolsHand Tools
  • Trade Assistant Welder

    West Perth, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryNational Police CheckEWP Ticket+1 more

    Skills

    Occupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceGroup WorkHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceEquipment Maintenance
  • Spray Painter, Trade Assistant

    Bicton, Western Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+5 more

    Skills

    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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