Some people enjoy being part of a team, following a routine, and working in fun, busy places like shops, offices, hotels, or delivery services. If you like helping others, staying organised, or being on the move, this might be the right path for you! These jobs can be full of learning and give you great experience, and who knows, one day you might become a team leader too! Let’s check out the awesome jobs where you can work for someone else and still shine bright!
Description: Helps customers in shops by finding items, answering questions, and working at the checkout.
Qualifications: ✅ No formal degree needed, but Certificate II or III in Retail Services can help.
Exams: ❌ No major exams required
School Subjects: 💬 English, Maths, Business Studies (optional)
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $50,000–$60,000 per year
Benefits: Friendly work environment, flexible hours, great for school leavers or part-time work.
Description: Supports office work by filing papers, answering phones, typing emails, and helping other staff.
Qualifications: 🎓 Certificate III in Business Administration or entry-level jobs after Year 12
Exams: ❌ None required, but typing or software tests may help
School Subjects: 📚 English, IT, Business Studies
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $55,000–$65,000 per year
Benefits: Indoor job, regular hours, a great way to learn office skills.
Description: Works in hotels as receptionists, housekeepers, waiters, or porters to help guests have a great stay.
Qualifications: 🏫 Certificate II/III in Hospitality, or on-the-job training
Exams: ❌ None required
School Subjects: 🗣️ English, Hospitality, Languages (optional)
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $50,000–$70,000 per year
Benefits: Work in beautiful places, meet new people, good travel opportunities.
Description: Picks up and delivers goods, food, or parcels to homes and businesses.
Qualifications: 🚗 Valid driver’s licence; some employers require a police check or forklift licence
Exams: ✅ Driving tests; additional training for large vehicles
School Subjects: 🔢 Maths, English
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $50,000–$80,000 per year
Benefits: Work independently, travel during the day, high demand with online shopping.
Description: Keeps people, buildings, or events safe by watching for danger and helping in emergencies.
Qualifications: 🧾 Certificate II/III in Security Operations + security licence
Exams: ✅ First aid training, security checks
School Subjects: ⚖️ Legal Studies, English, Health
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $60,000–$90,000 per year
Benefits: Respectable role, work in many places (events, offices, shops), day or night shifts
Description: Answers calls and helps customers with questions, bookings, or problems.
Qualifications: 🎓 No formal qualifications needed, but Certificate II or III in Customer Engagement is helpful.
Exams: ❌ None
School Subjects: 💬 English, Business, IT
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $55,000–$65,000 per year
Benefits: Indoor job, talk with people from all over, flexible work hours.
Description: Supports elderly people with daily tasks like meals, cleaning, and personal care.
Qualifications: 🧾 Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)
Exams: ✅ First aid training and police check required
School Subjects: ❤️ Health, English, Community Services
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $55,000–$70,000 per year
Benefits: Make a difference in someone’s life, work is rewarding and in high demand.
Description: Helps pack, move, and organise goods in storage centres or factories.
Qualifications: ✅ No formal study needed, but a forklift licence is useful.
Exams: ❌ None, except forklift test if needed
School Subjects: 🔧 Technology, Maths
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $50,000–$65,000 per year
Benefits: Hands-on work, good teamwork, often full-time with stable hours.
Description: Helps in kitchens by washing dishes, preparing food, and keeping everything clean.
Qualifications: 🧾 On-the-job training or Certificate I in Hospitality
Exams: ✅ Food safety training may be required
School Subjects: 🧂 Food Studies, English
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $45,000–$60,000 per year
Benefits: Learn cooking basics, a good starting point for a chef career, fast-paced environment.
Description: Keeps homes, offices, or hotels clean and tidy.
Qualifications: ✅ No qualifications required; Certificate II in Cleaning Operations can help.
Exams: ❌ None
School Subjects: 🧼 Health, Science
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $50,000–$60,000 per year
Benefits: Independent work, in-demand, flexible hours.
Description: Welcomes visitors, answers phones, and helps with bookings and paperwork.
Qualifications: 🎓 Certificate III in Business or Customer Engagement
Exams: ❌ None
School Subjects: 🖊️ English, Business, IT
Average Salary: 💰 AUD $55,000–$70,000 per year
Benefits: Great communication skills, office setting, variety in daily tasks.
