Tour Advisor

A Tour Advisor helps to plan tourist visits to particular areas or attractions. You’ll liaise with visitors to determine their interests and plan itineraries and schedules. Tour Advisors may coordinate transport and accommodation and may organise entry to tourist attractions. You might organise tours or arrange guides for specialised instruction.

Tour Advisors should have a strong knowledge of available attractions and tourist services. You’ll need to be highly organised and should be able to handle multiple tasks at one time. Tour Advisors should have excellent customer service skills and must be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a tour advisor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
SIT30322

Certificate III in Guiding
Blended, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,846
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Tour Advisor Exhibition Coordinator
Museum Attendant Tourism Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Tour Advisor Exhibition Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer + 2 more
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator
Event Coordinator Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Event Coordinator Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent + 5 more
SIT40122

Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
Blended, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $10,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Advisor Tour Coordinator Tour Guide
Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Travel Agent Travel Consultant Tour Driver Tourism Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Advisor Tour Coordinator Tour Guide Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Travel Agent Travel Consultant Tour Driver Tourism Manager + 6 more
SIT10122

Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
Blended
6 months
$129
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Advisor Exhibition Coordinator Museum Attendant
Tourism Officer Reservations Agent
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Advisor Exhibition Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent + 2 more
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism (Holiday Parks and Resorts)
Blended, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $7,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Reservations Agent Tour Advisor Tour Coordinator
Tourism Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Reservations Agent Tour Advisor Tour Coordinator Tourism Officer + 1 more
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Common questions

How much does a Tour Advisor earn?

In Australia, a full time Tour Advisor generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 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.

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What are the job opportunities for a Tour Advisor?

There has been strong employment growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 4,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Tour Advisor. Tour Advisors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Tour Advisor?

If you’re interested in a career as a Tour Advisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Tourism. You’ll cover a range of topics including customer service, communication, cultural sensitivity and avoiding cross-cultural misunderstandings. A Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture), Certificate III in Tourism, Certificate III in Guiding or a Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism may also be suitable.

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