Checkout Operator
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Sales Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 6Sales Workers
- Sub-major group
- 61Sales Support Workers
- Minor group
- 611Checkout Operators
- Unit group
- 6111Checkout Operators
Description
Operates cash registers and point of sale systems to receive payments for goods purchased by customers.
Alternative titles
- Cashier
Unit group
6111 · Checkout OperatorsDescription
Operate cash registers and point of sale systems to receive payments for goods purchased by customers.
Skill level
Australia
5
Occupation skill level 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/6/61/611/6111
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
