RSA competency card (NSW)
CardIssued by Liquor & Gaming NSW
Bartender
Prepares and serves drinks in pubs, bars, clubs and hotels, and helps keep alcohol service safe.
What you do
You prepare, mix and serve drinks, with and without alcohol, and take payments. You also wash glasses, restock the bar and keep the bar area clean.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (VIC)Certificate
Issued by Liquor Control Victoria
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (QLD)Certificate
Issued by Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (QLD)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (WA)Certificate
Issued by Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (Racing, Gaming and Liquor)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (SA)Certificate
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (SA)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (TAS)Certificate
Issued by Liquor and Gaming Branch, Department of Treasury and Finance (TAS)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (ACT)Certificate
Issued by Access Canberra
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- RSA certificate (NT)Certificate
Issued by Northern Territory Government (liquor licensing)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Bartender?
- New South Wales: RSA competency card (NSW). Victoria: RSA certificate (VIC). Queensland: RSA certificate (QLD). Western Australia: RSA certificate (WA). South Australia: RSA certificate (SA). Tasmania: RSA certificate (TAS). Australian Capital Territory: RSA certificate (ACT). Northern Territory: RSA certificate (NT). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Bartender?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Level 2 (food and beverage attendant grade 2)): $33.85 an hour. Under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Bartender?
- Median earnings: $1,500 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).