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Travel Consultant

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A Travel Consultant advises clients on holiday planning, organising transport and accommodation, making bookings, and arranging tours and attractions.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a travel consultant

Get qualified to work as a travel consultant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Travel Consultant 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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The number of people working in this industry has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 19,800 people working as a Travel Consultant in Australia compared to 19,200 five years ago. Travel Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate III in Travel is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Travel Consultant. You’ll learn about the tourism and travel sector and develop the skills to sell tourism products and services. This course covers a range of topics including providing advice on travel destinations, preparing quotes, making bookings and processing travel documents.

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Travel Consultant careers

A Travel Consultant provides advice to people planning a holiday or visit to a particular destination. You might discuss ideas and plan an itinerary. Travel Consultants organise transport and accommodation and make bookings and reservations on behalf of their clients. You might arrange for clients to take part in guided tours or arrange entry to tourist attractions.

Travel Consultants should have excellent customer service skills. It’s important that you can communicate well with clients and understand their needs. Travel Consultants should be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important you are passionate about travel and have a strong knowledge of tourist destinations.