Bar Attendants and Baristas
On-the-job / entry-level Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 4 · occupation 4311
Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 14.4% university · 23.5% vet / tafe · 58.7% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
NSW 32.1% · QLD 24% · VIC 23.7% · WA 11.5% · SA 5% · TAS 1.6% · ACT 1.6% · NT 0.6%
Top industries
Accommodation and Food Services.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.