OSCA 899941: Vending Machine Attendant
Stocks and maintains vending and amusement machines. This record sits in Other Miscellaneous Labourers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 5 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Stocks and maintains vending and amusement machines.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- 8 Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 89 Other Labourers
- Minor group
- 899 Miscellaneous Labourers
- Unit group
- 8999 Other Miscellaneous Labourers
Tasks
- Stocks vending and amusement machines with products and ensures they are properly displayed
- Performs routine maintenance on vending machines, such as replacing light bulbs or fixing jammed mechanisms
- Collects money from coin boxes, replenishes change, and ensures digital payment devices and EFTPOS machines are functional
- Cleans and sanitises vending machines and surrounding areas
- Monitors inventory levels and orders products as needed
- Prepares reports for management by maintaining accurate records of sales and collections
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Vending Machine Filler
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Compare OSCA 899941 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code899941 Vending Machine Attendant | 899931 Car Park Attendant | 899932 Crossing Supervisor |
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| Official role definition | Stocks and maintains vending and amusement machines. | Operates and maintains a car parking facility by guarding cars in parking areas and collecting fees at car park entry or exit points. May drive and park cars, and operate boom gates. | Assists children, people with disability, and other pedestrians to cross roads by stopping traffic and ensuring all pedestrians have crossed safely before allowing traffic to flow through the crossing. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 5 | Skill Level 5 | Skill Level 5 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated | Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 899941 do?
Vending Machine Attendant is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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