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Self-checkout and online shopping are reducing headcount in many retailers. Advisory and complex-product roles look more durable.
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
Key employment and risk indicators for Sales Assistant (General) in Australia.
ANZSCO 621111 · Retail
Self-checkout and online shopping are reducing headcount in many retailers. Advisory and complex-product roles look more durable.
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Sales assistant to advertising specialist. Degree pathway with retail product knowledge advantage.
Formal qualification typically required
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