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Bartender
Role summary
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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, takes orders, processes payments, maintains bar presentation and follows responsible-service and food-safety standards. Candidates should have hospitality or bar experience, strong customer-service skills, good communication and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. An RSA certificate is generally required in Queensland, along with reliable availability for evening, weekend and public-holiday shifts. The hotel expects a friendly, professional team member who can recommend drinks, maintain consistent service standards, support other food-and-beverage areas and contribute to positive guest experiences. Knowledge of stock control, cleaning procedures and point-of-sale systems is advantageous.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About ibis Styles Mt Isa Verona
ibis Styles Mt Isa Verona is a regional hotel in Mount Isa, Queensland, operated under the ibis Styles brand within Accor. The property provides accommodation, dining and bar services for business travellers, mining and resources personnel, contractors, tourists and local residents. ibis Styles hotels are known for practical accommodation, welcoming service and locally influenced design, while Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across many countries. Working at the property offers experience in a busy regional hotel environment, where employees are expected to be flexible, guest-focused and comfortable supporting several operational areas. The hotel’s location in Mount Isa means the role may involve serving a diverse mix of local customers and visitors travelling through Queensland’s outback.