McDonald's Careers

The mcdonald's careers at McDonald's, answered properly: what is actually available, how to use it, and what it costs. Where the chain’s own pages do not list something for the careers range, this post says so and points to the place that does list it — it prints no figure it has not verified.
The McDonald's menu behind this guide runs to 290 items across 16 categories, so where this guide names a price, it is a real pickup price from that menu. the cheapest item here is the Aioli Sauce at $0.75 and the dearest is the Macca's Bundle for 6 at $96.60; energy runs from 0 kJ for the Pop Tops Water to 25,716 kJ for the Macca's Bundle for 6.
The careers range is covered step by step below, then covers the questions people actually ask about the careers range. The full menu prices table gathers every price and kJ for the careers menu on one page. People searching for mcdonald's careers prices australia land here for the same reason: this guide answers it from the live menu.
AT A GLANCE
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Where jobs are listed | The chain's own careers site and app — not this site |
| How to apply | Through the official careers channel, for the store you want to work at |
| What varies by store | Roles, pay and availability — set by the franchisee or the chain |
| What to watch for | Job ads that ask for payment or personal documents up front |
PRICE RANGES BY CATEGORY
- Breakfast — 24 items, from the Ham & Cheese Pocket at $2.50 to the The Big Breakfast Deal at $15.95. Lightest is the Hash Brown at 625 kJ; heaviest is the The Big Breakfast Deal at 4,469 kJ.
- Burgers — 24 items, from the Hamburger at $2.80 to the Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions at $13.40. Lightest is the Hamburger at 1,050 kJ; heaviest is the Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions at 3,490 kJ.
- Beef — 14 items, from the Hamburger at $2.80 to the Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions at $13.40. Lightest is the Hamburger at 1,050 kJ; heaviest is the Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions at 3,490 kJ.
- Chicken & Fish — 31 items, from the Chicken McNuggets 3pc at $3.80 to the Spicy Chicken McNuggets 40pc at $27.30. Lightest is the Chicken McNuggets 3pc at 522 kJ; heaviest is the Chicken McNuggets 40pc at 6,960 kJ.
- Wraps — 7 items, from the Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap at ≈ $4.45 to the Nashville McWrap at $11.75. Lightest is the Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap at ≈ 1,300 kJ; heaviest is the Mega Brekkie McWrap at 3,730 kJ.
- Sides — 20 items, from the Berry McPops at ≈ $1.60 to the Chicken McWings 3-piece at $9.05. Lightest is the Apple Slices at 181 kJ; heaviest is the Chicken McWings 3-piece at 1,650 kJ.
- Happy Meal — 10 items, from the Apple Slices at $2.15 to the Chicken McNuggets 6pc at $8.05. Lightest is the Pop Tops Water at ≈ 0 kJ; heaviest is the Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap at ≈ 2,220 kJ.
- Desserts — 16 items, from the Soft Serve Cone at $1.55 to the Tim Tam & Jatz Inspired McFlurry at $6.95. Lightest is the Choc McPops at 534 kJ; heaviest is the Tim Tam & Jatz Inspired McFlurry at 2,180 kJ.
- McCafe Drinks — 44 items, from the Babyccino at $1.30 to the Iced Tiramisu Latte at $8.70. Lightest is the Espresso at 1 kJ; heaviest is the Choc Coconut Frappé (Medium) at ≈ 1,280 kJ.
- McCafe Food — 11 items, from the Biscoff McPops at $1.60 to the Ham Cheese & Tomato Toastie at $7.65. Lightest is the Choc McPops at 534 kJ; heaviest is the Ham Cheese & Tomato Toastie at 1,520 kJ.
- Cold & Frozen Drinks — 35 items, from the Pop Tops Water at ≈ $2.90 to the Iced Tiramisu Latte at $8.70. Lightest is the Pop Tops Water at ≈ 0 kJ; heaviest is the Choc Coconut Frappé at ≈ 1,280 kJ.
- Shakes & Frappes — 7 items, from the Chocolate Shake (medium) at $6.45 to the Choc Coconut Frappé (Medium) at ≈ $7.60. Lightest is the Choc Coconut Frappé (Medium) at ≈ 1,280 kJ; heaviest is the Chocolate Shake (medium) at 1,960 kJ.
- Condiments — 14 items, from the Aioli Sauce at $0.75 to the BBQ Sauce at $1.15. Lightest is the Nashville Shaker Seasoning at 63 kJ; heaviest is the Big Mac Special Sauce at 493 kJ.
- All Day — 14 items, from the Hash Brown at $2.70 to the Chicken McNuggets 40pc at $26.35. Lightest is the Kirks Lemon Lime & Bitters at ≈ 400 kJ; heaviest is the Chicken McNuggets 40pc at 6,960 kJ.
- Bundle Meals — 9 items, from the Birdie's Brekkie Meal at ≈ $8.05 to the Macca's Bundle for 6 at ≈ $96.60. Lightest is the Birdie's Brekkie Meal at ≈ 2,450 kJ; heaviest is the Macca's Bundle for 6 at ≈ 25,716 kJ.
- Loose Change Menu — 10 items, from the Soft Serve Cone at $1.55 to the Frozen Fanta Mango with Strawberry Popping Pearls (Medium) at $7.15. Lightest is the Frozen Coke Zero Sugar (Medium) at ≈ 10 kJ; heaviest is the Hamburger at 1,050 kJ.
CAREERS — WHAT TO KNOW
Jobs at McDonald's are listed on the chain's own careers site and in its app. This site does not list jobs, and roles, pay and availability change by store — they are set by the franchisee or the chain, not by this site — so the listing for the store you want is the only one that counts.
Before you apply, pick the store first. McDonald's runs 1,082 restaurants across Australia, and a role at one store is not the same as a role at another: hours, shifts and the team you join all depend on the store. Check the store's hours and how you would get there before you put in an application.
CAREERS — HOW TO USE IT
Apply through the official careers channel for the store you want to work at. Have your availability ready — the days and hours you can work — and a way for the store to contact you. If the listing asks for a resume, keep it short: what you have done, when you can work, and how to reach you.
After you apply, the store contacts you if it wants to talk — there is no fixed wait to quote, because each store hires on its own timing. If you do not hear back, the listing may already be filled; check the careers page again for the same store or for a store near you.
CAREERS — MISTAKES TO AVOID
Do not pay to apply. A genuine McDonald's listing never asks for payment, and a job ad on a third-party site that asks for payment or personal documents up front should be treated with suspicion. Apply only through the chain's own careers site or app.
Do not apply to a store you cannot reach. Check the store's location and its hours first — a shift that starts before the buses run, or ends after they stop, is not a shift you can keep. Pick the store, then apply to that store.
CAREERS — BEFORE YOU ORDER
Check the store's hours before you apply, and think about how you would get there for an early or a late shift. A role that starts before the buses run, or ends after they stop, is not a role you can keep — and the store's hours are in the app, not on this site.
Read the listing twice before you apply. A listing that names the store, the role and the hours is a real listing; a listing that names none of those things, or that asks for payment, is not one to trust. Apply only through the chain's own careers site or app.
If you are applying for your first job, a short application is enough: what you have done, when you can work, and how to reach you. The store is hiring for availability and attitude, not for a long resume — and a candidate who knows the menu starts ahead of one who does not.
If the store you want has no roles listed, check back — listings change as stores hire, and a store that is not hiring this week may be hiring next month. The careers page for that store is the place to check, not a fan page or a job board that copies old ads.
WORKING AT MCDONALD'S IN AUSTRALIA
Jobs at McDonald's are listed on the chain’s own careers site and in its app, not here — roles, pay and availability change by store and are set by the franchisee or the chain, not by this site. Apply through the official careers channel for the store you want to work at, and beware of job ads on third-party sites that ask for payment or personal documents up front.
For more on the careers range, see McDonald’s Menu Australia with Prices — November 2026.
MCDONALD'S CAREERS AUSTRALIA — PDF
Print this guide before you order and plan from the page: the print view covers the steps and notes in this guide, so it works as a checklist.
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HOW TO FIND
Use the McDonald’s near-me page to find your nearest McDonald’s for the careers range, or pick your state below. The careers range is sold at McDonald’s restaurants across Australia for 1,082. Before you go, confirm hours and menu in the app — prices can differ slightly by store for the careers range.
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Use the McDonald's app | Let the McDonald's app use your location to show the nearest of its 1,082 stores |
| 2. Check the store locator | The website store locator lists stores by your area |
| 3. Call ahead | A quick call to the store confirms its hours and range |
| 4. Try busy stores first | City-centre and airport stores usually have the fullest range |
| 5. Check delivery apps | Use Uber Eats or DoorDash to find a nearby store with the items listed |
| 6. Check the hours | Before you leave, confirm the store’s hours on the app; public-holiday hours are often different |
State by state, where McDonald’s is for the careers range — 1,082 stores across Australia:
| State | Stores | Find them |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 344 | McDonald's near me in NSW |
| Victoria | 272 | McDonald's near me in VIC |
| Queensland | 243 | McDonald's near me in QLD |
| Western Australia | 105 | McDonald's near me in WA |
| South Australia | 69 | McDonald's near me in SA |
| Tasmania | 18 | McDonald's near me in TAS |
| Australian Capital Territory | 21 | McDonald's near me in ACT |
| Northern Territory | 10 | McDonald's near me in NT |
| Australia (all states) | 1,082 | All McDonald's stores |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does McDonald's cost in 2026?
Prices on the McDonald's menu start at $0.75 for the Aioli Sauce; the full McDonald’s menu runs across 290 items in 16 categories.
Can I get McDonald's delivered?
Yes — About the careers range: McDelivery through the MyMacca’s app (99c delivery fee; the only channel that earns and redeems MyMacca’s points), or Uber Eats and DoorDash. Menulog’s Australian operations ended on 26 November 2025, so the careers range is not delivered by Menulog. Delivery is dearer than the pickup prices on this site.
Does McDonald's have a loyalty program?
About the careers range: MyMacca’s Rewards: 100 points per $1, redeemable from 2,500 points. Check the app for current point costs,. (The app has the current details.)
Do McDonald's prices vary by store?
Yes — franchise stores set their own prices at McDonald’s, so the careers figures here are pickup prices from the chain’s official Australian ordering site. Local prices can vary a little, and delivery prices run higher than pickup.
How do I apply for a job at McDonald's?
Through the chain’s own careers site or app, for the store you want to work at. Roles, pay and availability are set by the franchisee or the chain.
Where are McDonald's jobs listed?
On the chain’s official careers pages. This site does not list jobs, and job ads on third-party sites that ask for payment or personal documents up front should be treated with suspicion.
What does ≈ mean?
≈ means the chain does not list this figure — it is our best figure for that dish.
Prices on this page are pickup prices. Expect prices to vary by store, with delivery higher than pickup. Where McDonald’s lists no price or kJ for a careers item, this page shows a figure marked ≈, and the note under the first table explains what ≈ means.
See the full menu, including the careers range: McDonald's Menu Australia — all 290 items, 16 categories
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