Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Landing your first job at 14 in Adelaide means knowing where to look—and what's legal. South Australia allows light work for young teens with restrictions on hours and task types, but plenty of employers welcome keen, reliable starters.
Supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, IGA), department stores, and specialty shops often hire 14-year-olds as checkout operators, shelf stackers, or customer service assistants. Fast-food chains (McDonald's, KFC, Hungry Jack's) and local cafés take on crew members for front-counter, kitchen prep, or cleaning shifts.
Movie theatres (Hoyts, Event Cinemas) hire ushers and candy-bar staff. Gyms and aquatic centres need receptionists and pool-deck attendants. Pet stores, garden nurseries, and car washes offer hands-on roles. Lawn-mowing and garden maintenance—either with a landscaping crew or your own micro-business—fit flexible after-school hours.
Libraries, councils, and small offices sometimes take on junior admin assistants for filing, scanning, and front-desk basics. The key: present a tidy résumé, highlight any volunteering or sport leadership, and be ready for a chat about availability around school.
Always confirm pay rates under the Fast Food Industry Award or General Retail Industry Award—junior rates apply, but they're a fair start. And remember: no late nights, no hazardous tasks, and school always comes first.