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Role: Barista & Retail Sales Assistant 

About the role

Our Barista and Retail team members play the most important role at Market Lane.

As a Barista and Retail Assistant, you actively shape and influence each customer’s experience during a visit to our shops. You control how a coffee is served and how its story is communicated. You are a service provider and a storyteller; you’re the face of our entire operation and you can add so much joy, deliciousness, and sparkle to someone’s day!

Why work at Market Lane 

Market Lane Coffee is an established, values-led business dedicated to sourcing, roasting and sharing exceptional coffee - sustainably, responsibly and transparently. 
 
We care about our team and invest in creating a culture that is positive, collaborative and supportive. We invest in training and development and provide all staff with a coffee beans allowance (and free coffee all day), access to a Mental Health Fund and paid volunteer work to give back to the community. 
 
We're committed to celebrating great coffee, using business for good, and helping our communities flourish. We're looking for someone whose values align with ours: transparency, exceptional quality, community, and sustainability. If these principles guide your work and you're passionate about building brands with purpose, we’d love to talk to you. 

Notes for Applicants  

We are so grateful for the time and effort it takes to apply for employment; we thank you for your consideration of this role. Please take note of a few things before applying: 

• Please note that resumes without a cover letter may not be acknowledged or considered.
• We’re unable to accept applications via social media or phone.
• We are looking to hire someone as an employee and are not considering agencies for this role. Because of this, we will not be responding to consultant or agency applications.
• This role requires the applicant to be Melbourne based. If you are not located in Melbourne, we will not be considering your application.
• To be eligible to apply you must have full working rights in Australia. 

How to apply 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short cover letter to jobs@marketlane.com.au by the 4th of September 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email us. 

About Market Lane Coffee 

At Market Lane we put our hearts and souls into sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees that delight our customers every day. Our goal is to make great coffee accessible, exciting, and easy to brew and enjoy. We've been roasting in Melbourne/Naarm since 2009. With an emphasis on exceptional quality coffee, environmentally sustainable practices, ethical and transparent relationships, and community participation and support, Market Lane actively works to create a future in which good coffee is good for everyone – from the individuals and communities that produce the coffee, to the team members who roast and brew it, through to the customers who drink and enjoy it. 
 
Market Lane Coffee is an equal employment opportunity company. We're committed to fair and equitable treatment for all employees and prospective employees. We value and respect the diversity of our workforce and are committed to providing a supportive and healthy work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying.