Salary Package: $69,600 per annum, plus 12% super
Full-time, continuing appointment
Library Cafe, 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,
A friendly, approachable manner and a positive, enthusiastic attitude, and 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.
You must have the right to work in Australia.
Applications Close: Sunday 29 November **** 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 ******.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and solid 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.
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.
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