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Explore all careersA Cashier processes payments, provides receipts, balances cash, and ensures adequate change while delivering excellent customer service.
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In Australia, a full time Cashier generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this profession has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 7,600 people employed as a Cashier in Australia compared to 4,700 five years ago. Cashiers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Retail Services is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Cashier. This course will cover a range of topics including customer interaction and retail service technologies. You could also consider a Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality) or a Certificate III in Retail.
A Cashier takes payments from customers and clients in a retail environment, an office or other setting. You might process transactions and provide customers with a receipt for their payment. Cashiers may count and balance money at various times during the day and check it against recorded sales. Cashiers may be responsible for ensuring registers have adequate supplies of change.
Cashiers should have excellent customer service skills and be able to deal with clients from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be good with numbers and have excellent attention to detail. Cashiers must be able to work as part of a team and follow correct procedures during their duties.