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ANZSCO 431112Updated 2026-01-29
Barista
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 431112OSCA 471231
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
28.1%
NSW
24.5%
QLD
24.4%
VIC
Education mix
39.4%
year 12
14%
certificate iii/ iv
13.7%
bachelor degree
Role overview
Baristas prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops, restaurants or dining establishments.
What you do
- • Prepares, serves and sells 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 (39.4%)
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 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