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ANZSCO 451711Updated 2026-01-29

Flight Attendant

National shortage level: Medium

ANZSCO 451711OSCA 461731

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 76k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1450
Salary range: AUD 68k-AUD 83k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

29.7%
NSW
24.8%
QLD
21.4%
VIC

Education mix

33.1%
year 12
20.7%
certificate iii/ iv
16.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Flight Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.

What you do
  • Checks passengers' tickets and directs them to seats.
  • Receives and stows food, equipment and cabin baggage.
  • Makes public announcements.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (33.1%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Carries out emergency procedures, assists and directs passengers in emergencies.
    • Checks passengers' tickets and directs them to seats.
    • Co-ordinates the sale of goods to passengers.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1450
    Annual median: AUD 76k
    Range: AUD 68k-AUD 83k