Australian Employers Hiring Teenagers
Looking for your first job? These Australian employers are known for hiring teenagers. Each guide includes minimum hiring ages, pay rates, how to apply, and interview tips.
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McDonald's
Fast FoodAustralia's largest fast food employer with flexible hours for students.
Minimum age: 14 years
Woolworths
SupermarketOne of Australia's largest employers with over 1,000 stores nationwide.
Minimum age: 14 years 9 months
Coles
SupermarketMajor supermarket chain with entry-level positions across Australia.
Minimum age: 14 years 9 months
KFC
Fast FoodPopular fast food chain with team member positions for teens.
Minimum age: 14 years
Hungry Jack's
Fast FoodAustralia's Burger King franchise with flexible teen-friendly shifts.
Minimum age: 14 years
Bunnings
Hardware RetailAustralia's largest hardware chain with positions in customer service and garden.
Minimum age: 16 years
Target
Department StoreWesfarmers-owned department store with fashion and homewares focus.
Minimum age: 15 years
Big W
Department StoreWoolworths Group discount department store with entry-level positions.
Minimum age: 14 years 9 months
Officeworks
Office RetailOffice supplies and technology retailer with customer service roles.
Minimum age: 15 years
Aldi
SupermarketGerman discount supermarket known for above-award pay rates.
Minimum age: 16 years
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