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A Travel Team Leader supervises a team of staff working at a travel agency or for a tourism organisation. You might help clients to plan their holiday by providing information on travel destinations, transport options and accommodation. Travel Team Leaders might source available deals, plan itineraries and make bookings on behalf of their clients.
Travel Team Leaders must have excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer service. It’s important you have good leadership skills and are passionate about travel. Travel Team Leaders need to be organised and able to manage their time well. You’ll need to be able to manage the needs of multiple clients in this role.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Travel Team Leader.
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Do you work in the tourism and travel industry and want to step-up to team leader or unit manager? Try the SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. This nationally recognise diploma is focused on leadership skills and you can choose electives that support a career in sales, tour groups, travel consulting, holiday parks and resorts. The course covers: developing advanced knowledge of the tourism and travel industry, managing customer service, interpersonal skills and conflict management, team leadership, financial management, business relationships and networking. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialist elective choices (and their availability), and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
Level-up your career in the travel industry with the SIT60122 Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. With this fantastic diploma you’ll have the skills you need to manage a travel agency or tourist attraction. The course covers: business risk management, strategies for enhancing the customer experience, financial management, marketing strategies, developing business relationships, communication and networking. Choose specialist electives in travel promotion, tourism delivery, leadership, and business administration. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, career competencies, and training providers near you that offer this qualification..
Get the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
In Australia, a full time Travel Team Leader generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry is likely to decline in coming years. There are currently 19,800 people employed in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Travel Team Leader. Travel Team Leaders may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Travel Team Leader. This course will prepare you to take on a team leader or unit manager position in the tourism and travel industry. You may be able to specialise in areas such as sales, tour groups, travel consulting or holiday parks and resorts. An Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management or a Diploma of Hospitality Management may also be suitable.
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