Barista

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym and aquatic centre membership

Fun and collaborative values-driven c​

Access to discounted health insurance

Professional development and career p​

Access to the Macquarie University LIB

Rostered days off available

Job summary

Macquarie University in North Ryde is seeking an experienced Barista to deliver high-quality beverages and a warm, welcoming guest experience in a busy campus café.

You will engage with customers, prep and serve hot and cold drinks, monitor quality and uphold food safety standards while supporting a collaborative team environment across shifts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, 12% superannuation, rostered days off and campus perks.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years barista experience in high-volume café.
• Friendly, approachable manner with positive attitude.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and reliability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork.
• Knowledge of HACCP/food safety and WHS in hospitality.
• Rotating roster covering 24/7 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers in a fast-paced café.
• Provide friendly service and a positive customer experience.
• Prepare and serve high-quality hot and cold beverages.
• Monitor beverage quality and maintain high standards.
• Set a positive example and support the team.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

High-volume environment

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Espresso machines

Job description

Macquarie University – Macquarie University NSW

Prepare quality coffee, deliver reliable service and help keep campus running.

• · Salary Package: $69,600 per annum, plus 12% super
• · Full-time, continuing appointment
• · Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head Barista, you will help deliver a welcoming café experience and support the smooth running of daily operations.

You will:

• Engage with new and regular customers in a fast-paced café environment.
• Work with the team to provide friendly service and a positive customer experience.
• Support the daily operation of the venue by preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold beverages to customer preferences.
• Monitor food and beverage quality and maintain high standards across the venue.
• Set a positive example for your colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment.

ABOUT US

U@MQ Ltd, a controlled entity of Macquarie University, operates a range of hospitality and retail venues across campus. Through its Campus Services team, U@MQ provides products, services and events for students, staff and the wider community.

Our services include managing and operating cafés, a licensed Bar, vending, academic dress hire, branded merchandise as well as delivering events and activations across campus.

Benefits at U@MQ include:

• Free gym and aquatic centre membership
• Fun and collaborative values-driven culture
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to the Macquarie University Library (borrowing, printing and data bases)
• Rostered days off available

ABOUT YOU (SELECTION CRITERIA)

You are an experienced barista who thrives in a high-volume environment and brings consistency, pace and personality to every shift. You take ownership of the venue, keep standards high, and enjoy being the familiar face that keeps customers coming back.

• Must have minimum 1-2 years barista experience in a high volume, fast paced café or food and beverage outlet, with sound knowledge of coffee preparation and brewing methods,
• You have a friendly, approachable manner and a positive, enthusiastic attitude, and you enjoy creating a warm, welcoming experience for customers,
• You take a proactive, customer-focused approach, follow through on tasks and go the extra mile to create a positive experience for customers,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and set a positive example for colleagues,
• Working knowledge of HACCP/food safety and WHS obligations as they apply to hospitality operations, and
• Availability to work a rotating roster covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in accordance with business requirements.

If you are passionate and experienced, want to work in a fun, friendly and fast paced environment, this is your opportunity to apply now and start immediately.

Applications Close: Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Danny Zhu, Food and Beverage Operations Manager at *********@mq.edu.au.

*** You must have the right to work in Australia.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.