Checkout Operator
OSCA 611131·ANZSCO 631111
90,600
88.1%
73.7%
21 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Operates cash registers and point of sale systems to receive payments for goods purchased by customers.
What they typically do
- Operates cash registers and point of sale systems in an establishment that sells goods or services
- Handles cash and digital transactions, and calculates and provides correct change to customers, following all cash handling and security procedures
- Scans and processes items for purchase, and ensures that all items are properly scanned and priced
- Assists customers with bagging and packing their purchases
- Answers customer enquiries and provides information about products and services
- Maintains cleanliness and organisation of checkout area
- Escalates customer complaints or issues regarding payments or transactions to appropriate personnel
- Compares recorded sales with the cash in the register and total digital transactions, reporting any discrepancies to a supervisor
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Checkout Operator.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.