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Baker
Role summary
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The Baker prepares, bakes, decorates and replenishes a range of fresh bakery products while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, food safety and customer service. Candidates are expected to have baking experience or relevant training, strong attention to detail, good time-management skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced supermarket environment. The role may involve early mornings, weekends and public holidays, regular lifting, standing for extended periods and working as part of a team. A positive attitude, reliability, willingness to learn and commitment to Woolworths safety and customer-service standards are important.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Sales assistants and shop-floor staff are not on the Core Skills list; only retail managers and buyers can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423+; a working holiday visa is the usual route for shop work.
Before you apply: Shop-floor jobs need no professional licence. Pharmacists do: they must register with the local regulator, and one qualified abroad often has to pass local exams first. Selling alcohol can need a short course and certificate, for example in Australia.
Watch for: Shop jobs go to people with work rights, including working holiday visa holders (6 months with one employer); there is no sponsorship route for sales assistants.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Retail & Consumer jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Pay and discount | Retail award floor, adult Level 1: AUD 27.81 an hour from 1 July 2026; casuals get 25% extra (by law) |
| Contract | Full-time, part-time or casual; a working holiday visa allows 6 months with one employer |
| 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 Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths Supermarkets is one of Australia’s largest supermarket businesses and part of Woolworths Group. It operates stores and online services across Australia, supplying groceries, fresh food, bakery products, household essentials and everyday services to millions of customers. The company employs a large and diverse workforce in stores, distribution centres, support offices and digital operations. Woolworths places strong emphasis on customer service, food quality, team safety, inclusion and supporting local communities. Store employees typically work in practical, customer-facing environments where teamwork, reliability and efficient service are highly valued. The business also offers training and development opportunities, making it a significant employer for people beginning or building careers in retail, food preparation, logistics and management.