Tourism and hospitality
Take a look at this short video from Tourism WA, which features tour operators and accommodation managers talking about their passion for tourism and hospitality and showcases some of our top attractions.
Take a look at this short video from Tourism WA, which features tour operators and accommodation managers talking about their passion for tourism and hospitality and showcases some of our top attractions.
What tourism and hospitality can offer you
A career in tourism and hospitality has so much to offer — here's just a few reasons why it's a great industry to be in.
Start your adventure today!
Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry is your ticket to a career where adventure is always part of the job description and the opportunities are as vast as our sun-kissed state.
Find your tourism and hospitality job at westernaustralia.jobs. Dedicated to WA’s tourism and hospitality industry, the website is free and connects you directly with employers.
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Jobs and Skills Centres are located across regional and metropolitan WA, and they can help with advice and support about all things jobs, careers and training.Â
An experienced careers specialist at your local JSC can help with all aspects of career planning and decision making, and offer information and support to help you choose the best pathway into working in tourism and hospitality.
All services are free!Â
Call your local JSC on 13 64 64, or find your nearest JSC via the link below and drop in for a chat.Â
The tourism industry incorporates businesses that provide goods or services related to leisure and business activities away from a person's usual home or business environment — generally, related to holidays and/or travel for business or pleasure. Tourism has two main areas — domestic (travel and tourism within Australia), and international (outside of Australia), and it's a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Hospitality is the business of making people feel welcome. It's has two main areas — accommodation, and food and beverage. These are generally categorised as "front of house" — the people you see, such as the hotel concierge or the maitre'd at a restaurant, and "back of house" — the people you generally don't see, such as the hotel's housekeeping team or the restaurant's kitchen staff.Â
Tourism and hospitality happens all over the world — on land, on water, and in the air. From hot air ballooning over the Avon Valley or helicopter rides over wineries in South West WA to restaurant service on an ocean liner touring islands in the South Pacific, working the front desk at a luxury resort on the Gold Coast to guiding tours at a wildlife sanctuary in Africa, it is truly an industry that can take you anywhere and offer you experiences like no other.Â
The tourism industry offers something for everyone — a range of opportunities from entry level work through to high level management roles within Australia and across the world.  If you enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, you’ll be amazed at the career choices available to you in this dynamic and exciting industry sector.
The type of job you pursue will depend on your career goals. Here's just a few things to consider.
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Tourism also enables Aboriginal people to work on country and create unique tourism experiences through sharing its history and beauty with the world.
If you are an Aboriginal person, this could be a fantastic career path to follow.Â
So what is "eco tourism"? Eco Tourism Australia defines it as "ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation."Â
In this short video Kat, who recently completed her Diploma in Events Management at South Metropolitan TAFE, talks about what's involved in the job and what she learned in her training. She also shares some insights into how to get a job in events.Â
Because the tourism industry offers a range of different occupations and job roles, it's useful to explore these further so that you can decide on the kind of work you're interested in doing. We have over 550 occupation profiles you can browse through! To look for an occupation, use the keyword search option below, or visit our Occupation profiles page for other search options including an A—Z list.
Please note that the impact of COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation that will impact our ability to report accurate course information and employment trends at this time. Some employment trends and course availability information provided in occupation profiles may not be current.
The hospitality industry offers a fantastic variety of jobs and careers across a range of workplaces. It truly has something for everyone — a range of opportunities from entry level work through to high level management roles within Australia and across the world.  If you have a passion for customer service, love being part of a team and enjoy a bit of excitement in your work day, this could be the industry for you!Â
The type of job you pursue will depend on your career goals. Here's just a few things to consider.
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One person who can vouch for that is Chris Malone, who decided to pursue his love of food through a chef apprenticeship where he was employed by Fraser's Restaurant in Perth and did his training at North Metropolitan TAFE.
Because the hospitality industry offers a range of different occupations and job roles, it's useful to explore these further so that you can decide on the kind of work you're interested in doing. We have over 550 occupation profiles you can browse through! To look for an occupation, use the keyword search option below, or visit our Occupation profiles page for other search options including an A—Z list.
Please note that the impact of COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation that will impact our ability to report accurate course information and employment trends at this time. Some employment trends and course availability information provided in occupation profiles may not be current.
Working in tourism and hospitality, you will meet people from all walks of life and from all across the world. It's a high-energy and fast paced industry, where you'll often be on your feet most of the day and sometimes the hours can be long. You'll need to be OK with working under pressure, and to high standards.Â
Working in tourism and hospitality: Real stories
The Hilton chain of hotels is one of the largest in the world, and employs almost 200,000 people worldwide across over 6,000 properties, in a wide range of tourism and hospitality roles.
Take a look at the following questions, to help get things started.
With such a range of jobs available, the first step is to decide what kind of work you would like to do. For example; do you want to work front of house — directly with customers? Or are you more interested in back of house — a less 'hands on' role?Â
On the new Tourism, Hospitality and Events Careers Guide website, you can see what type of jobs match up with your personality. Â
Start your adventure today!
Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry is your ticket to a career where adventure is always part of the job description and the opportunities are as vast as our sun-kissed state.
Find your tourism and hospitality job at westernaustralia.jobs. Dedicated to WA’s tourism and hospitality industry, the website is free and connects you directly with employers.
We have worked closely with WA's leading tourism and hospitality industry representatives and employers to identify the types of skills needed right now and for future jobs, and developed free* skill sets (short courses).
Half price tourism and hospitality qualifications
How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees? Or even less than half price! And how about a fees cap? Eligible concession students will pay no more than $400 total for course fees in any one year*!Â
Getting a job without any relevant skills or experience is not easy... right? While the tourism and hospitality industry does offer a range of entry level jobs that don't require a qualification, you will be able to access a better range of job opportunities if you have some experience, skills and knowledge. That's where these other options can offer you a great pathway to skill up and get job ready.
This course list details all of the courses and qualifications that are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA for the tourism and hospitality industry. It includes free skill sets (short courses), and qualifications with course fees reduced through Lower Fees, Local Skills.Â
Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
National ID : 22610VIC | State ID : BGT52
Take your cyber security career to the next level — FEE FREE!
The Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security is perfect for people who already have some experience in the world of information technology or cyber security. You can build on your existing skills and knowledge, and gain advanced skills fighting those cyber criminals!
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
National ID : MEM60122 | State ID : AE00
Engineer an amazing career!
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) covers high level technical and practical skills and knowledge in electrical machinery, mechanical principles and mechanical equipment. You'll learn a range of computer aided drafting (CAD) skills, how to produce drawings for design specifications and how to interpret and create drawings components for the manufacture of equipment.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
National ID : UEE62122 | State ID : BHZ3
Charge up your career in electrical engineering — FEE FREE!
This qualification gives you the skills for the implementation of smart homes (Internet of Things), automated industrial production line mechatronics, administering or upgrading infrastructure for small to large scale businesses among many other innovative applications.
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
National ID : CUA60320 | State ID : BGS1
Want to see your work up in lights?
This course can get you seen on the world's biggest billboards, the top magazine covers and glamorous commercials!
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
National ID : ICT60220 | State ID : BGJ5
Level up your career in the world of technology!
If you're seeking a leadership role in information technology, or need some high level skills and knowledge for a specialist project or career move, the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is for you!
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
National ID : ICT60220 | State ID : AE08
Skill up for an exciting career in cyber security!
This course is perfect for anyone with IT skills and experience who's ready to step up and supercharge their career as a Cyber Security Manager or specialised cyber security consultant.
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
National ID : MSF60122 | State ID : BIK5
Take your interior design career to the next level!
Interior design is an exciting and diverse field to work in. You could be planning and detailing interiors for residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional spaces, anywhere in the world!Â
Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
National ID : PSP60922 | State ID : BIC2
Take your career as an interpreter to the next level!
This nationally recognised qualification offers the advanced skills and knowledge required to interpret from a source language to a target language in complex dialogue and monologue settings where the setting, situation, participants or number of parties involved can be challenging to manage and require high levels of accuracy and accountability.Â
Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
National ID : MSL60122 | State ID : BIX4
Ready to step up and supervise and/or manage laboratory operations? Skill up for a range of job roles including laboratory supervisor or manager, senior technician and similar.
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
National ID : MAR60120 | State ID : BFV8
Set sail on a bright future!
The Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.Â
Funded through the Australian Government, the Foundation Skills for your Future program is 100% free for eligible participants. It offers flexible training in reading, writing, maths, English language, and digital skills. 
