is rsa australia wide

Short answer: no—your RSA isn’t automatically valid Australia-wide. Each state and territory has its own liquor authority and rules about who can train you and what certificate/card they’ll accept. Many venues will want the nationally accredited RSA unit, but NSW, VIC and QLD typically require state‑approved training/cards, and the others have their own fine print. Move interstate and you may need a bridging course, a fresh card, or to redo RSA with a local provider.

Some places allow online training, others insist on approved face‑to‑face—because evidently pouring a shandy requires ceremony. Before your first shift, check the specific state regulator so you don’t clock off early with the wrong piece of paper.