How much do Travel Operators earn?
In Australia, Travel Operators currently earn upwards of $1,500 per week, but you can expect much higher earnings if you have your own business. Travel Operators also enjoy a lot of travel perks including free accommodation and tours, plus invitations to industry events and conferences.
What are the job opportunities for Travel Operators?
There are no clear employment figures on travel operators at this time, however you could start your own tourist operation or get a job at a travel agency, visitor information centre, events management company, or online call centre.
How do I become a Travel Operator?
Successful travel operators are outgoing and friendly people and are usually passionate about travelling themselves. You’ll need an excellent geographical knowledge of Australia and polished communication skills. Get started in this dynamic career path by grabbing the Certificate III in Travel. It’s a hands-on qualification that will teach you how to sell Australian tourism products and services as well as process reservations and bookings.
As your career progresses, consider the Diploma of Travel and Tourism or the Bachelor of Business (International Tourism). You can also increase your success and employability by learning to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with proficiency and honing your communication and customer service skills.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023, Australian Travel Careers Council