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Hotel Receptionist

A Hotel Receptionist manages front desk operations, greeting guests, handling check-ins and reservations, and providing local information and services.

Avg yearly income $68,640
Skill level Beginner

Housekeeper

A Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms in hotels, ensuring high standards of service and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Hotel Manager

A Hotel Manager oversees daily hotel operations, supervising departments, ensuring compliance, handling budgets, and prioritising customer service.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Hotel Porter

A Hotel Porter assists guests by carrying bags, delivering items, arranging services, and providing information on local attractions while ensuring excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Concierge

A Concierge assists guests at hotels by managing services, making reservations, and providing local recommendations while ensuring excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Motel Manager

A Motel Manager oversees daily operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing finances and staff, and addressing compliance and issues effectively.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Front Office Supervisor

A Front Office Supervisor manages reception operations at hotels, ensuring effective guest service, check-ins, and team leadership.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in accommodation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant + 7 more
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
Street Cleaner Laundry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper Street Cleaner Laundry Worker + 2 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor
Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager + 5 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Representative Sales Representative Sales Consultant
Local Government Customer Service Assistant Client Services Officer Help Desk Support Concierge
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Representative Sales Representative Sales Consultant Local Government Customer Service Assistant Client Services Officer Help Desk Support Concierge + 4 more
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Supervisor Plant Manager
Maintenance Manager Process Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Maintenance Manager Process Technician + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Safety Instrumentation Systems for Process Industries
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer
Control Systems Engineer Systems Consultant Project Engineer Compliance Officer Maintenance Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Automation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Systems Consultant Project Engineer Compliance Officer Maintenance Manager + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Predictive and Precision Maintenance of Machinery
Online
3 months
$0 - $1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Process Engineer Maintenance Manager Control Systems Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Mechanical Engineer Process Engineer Maintenance Manager Control Systems Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Dual Fuel Engines
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Marine Engineer Maintenance Manager
Fleet Manager Industrial Engineer Systems Engineer Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental Officer Operations Coordinator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Marine Engineer Maintenance Manager Fleet Manager Industrial Engineer Systems Engineer Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental Officer Operations Coordinator + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency of Energy Storage
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Grid Engineer Renewable Energy Consultant
Energy Analyst Business Development Manager Maintenance Manager Operations Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Grid Engineer Renewable Energy Consultant Energy Analyst Business Development Manager Maintenance Manager Operations Manager + 4 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 102 weeks
$0 - $32,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager
Event Planner Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Event Manager Club Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager Club Manager + 2 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter
Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager + 8 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant + 5 more
CPP40421

Certificate IV in Cleaning
Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,310
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaning Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaning Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper + 2 more

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
$39,000 - $48,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver + 3 more
SITSS00078

Customer Service Skill Set
On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $355
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter
Retail Assistant Tourism Officer Hotel Receptionist Concierge Customer Service Representative
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Retail Assistant Tourism Officer Hotel Receptionist Concierge Customer Service Representative + 5 more

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$61,272 - $63,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tourism Consultant Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tourism Consultant Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
On Campus
24 months
$18,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Hotel Services)
On Campus
18 months
$15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager
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