351112: Pastrycook

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

351112

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3511

Bakers and Pastrycooks

Skills assessor

TRA

Pastrycook (ANZSCO 351112) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Bakers and Pastrycooks unit group (3511), classified under Food Trades Workers. Prepares and bakes buns, cakes, biscuits and pastry goods. Common specialisations include Cake Decorator. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketPastrycook is in regional shortage in Australia. State-level shortages have been recorded in ACT. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Bakers and Pastrycooks unit group earn an average of $1,152 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,042 per week and male workers average $1,198 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 37 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,152

↓ 20% below national avg

Female avg.

$1,042

↓ 27% below national avg

Male avg.

$1,198

↓ 17% below national avg

Average age

37 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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