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ANZSCO 431111Updated 2026-01-29

Bar Attendant

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 431111OSCA 471131

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 44k
Weekly earnings: AUD 840
Salary range: AUD 39k-AUD 48k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

34.5%
NSW
21.4%
QLD
19.4%
VIC

Education mix

46.1%
year 12
15.3%
certificate iii/ iv
10.7%
bachelor degree

Role overview

Bar Attendants prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in licensed establishments.

What you do
  • Prepares, serves and sells cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages.
  • Cleans and maintains bar service area, coffee-making area and espresso machine.
  • Collects payment for sales and operates cash registers.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (46.1%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Cleans and maintains bar service area, coffee-making area and espresso machine.
    • Collects payment for sales and operates cash registers.
    • Prepares, serves and sells cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 840
    Annual median: AUD 44k
    Range: AUD 39k-AUD 48k