Dishwashers in Australia run the dish-pit — plates, glasses, pots, pans and cutlery — across busy cafés, pubs, hotels and restaurants in every city and regional town. It is one of the easiest ways to get your foot into Australian hospitality: regular shifts, weekend and evening penalty rates, on-the-job training, and a clear path from dishie to kitchen hand and prep cook. This guide covers salary, duties, visas and how to apply.