Tour Guides

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Tour Guide

A Tour Guide leads groups to attractions, providing insights and answering questions while ensuring excellent customer service and time management.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Tour Coordinator

A Tour Coordinator organises bookings, transport, accommodation, and activities for tours, ensuring itineraries run smoothly, with strong planning, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Tourism Operator

A Tourism Operator organises and coordinates travel experiences for tourists, managing tours, schedules, and liaising with local service providers.

Avg yearly income $125,840
Skill level Beginner

Hiking Guide

A Hiking Guide leads groups on hikes, providing information about the natural environment while ensuring safety and promoting physical activity.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Outdoor Adventure Guide

Outdoor Adventure Guides lead recreational activities, ensuring safety, demonstrating techniques, and checking equipment and weather conditions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Tour Advisor

A Tour Advisor plans itineraries for visitors, coordinating transport, accommodation, and attractions while providing excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in tour guides

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 Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista Trainee Chef Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Bartender Customer Service Manager Tour Guide Community Organiser Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Fast Food Assistant Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Gym Receptionist Food Service Assistant Laundry Worker Rooms Division Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager
+ 28 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.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Retail Team Leader Venue Manager Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Bartender Tour Guide Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Conference Manager Fast Food Assistant Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Rooms Division Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Hospitality Manager
+ 25 more
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
+ 11 more
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer
Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Gym Receptionist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Gym Receptionist + 4 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager Demi Chef Chef de Partie Venue Manager Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Club Manager Cooks Assistant Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Executive Housekeeper Rooms Division Manager Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 27 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

Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Operations Manager Travel Agent Tourism Consultant
Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Operations Manager Travel Agent Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator + 2 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
SIT50122

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver Reservations Manager
Travel Agent Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Travel Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver Reservations Manager Travel Agent Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Travel Consultant + 3 more
SIT40222

Certificate IV in Guiding
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver
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
SIS20419

Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor + 1 more
SIS30619

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 weeks
$0 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor + 1 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
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

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager
Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator + 4 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

Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader + 2 more

Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Night Auditor Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant
Food Production Manager Rooms Division Manager Gallery Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator Food Service Supervisor
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Night Auditor Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Food Production Manager Rooms Division Manager Gallery Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator Food Service Supervisor + 9 more

Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apiarist Outdoor Recreation Leader Environmental Specialist Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist Ecotoxicologist
+ 8 more
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