Tour Coordinator

A Tour Coordinator organises tourist visits to towns, tourist attractions or special places of interest. You might coordinate bookings, organise transport and arrange other details such as accommodation or catering. Tour Coordinators might plan itineraries, pre-book entry to tourist attractions and arrange for guides to take visitors on specialised tours. You might organise activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling and horse trekking.

Tour Coordinators should be highly organised and able to plan for a range of circumstances. It’s important that you have good problem solving abilities and can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Tour Coordinators must be able to multitask and have strong customer service skills.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a tour coordinator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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SIT30222

Certificate III in Travel
Online
10 months
$6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Reservations Agent
Airline Customer Service Agent Travel Consultant Travel Agent Travel Agency Manager Tour Guide Tour Driver Flight Attendant Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
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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
SIT20122

Certificate II in Tourism
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator
Event Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Event Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent + 4 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
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 (Holiday Parks and Resorts)
Blended, Traineeship
12 months
$3,800 - $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 Coordinator earn?

In Australia, a full time Tour Coordinator generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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 Coordinator?

This industry has seen a strong increase in worker numbers in recent years. There are currently 4,700 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Tour Coordinator. Tour Coordinators may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Tour Coordinator?

If a career as a Tour Coordinator interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Tourism. You’ll develop your skills in a range of areas such as customer service, communication, cultural sensitivity and avoiding cross-cultural misunderstandings. A Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture), Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation, Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, Certificate III in Travel, Certificate III in Guiding or a Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism may also be suitable.

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