Travel Agent Jobs for Backpackers

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Front Office & Housekeeping Department (all Rounder)

Alzburg Resort Mansfield

MANSFIELD, Victoria

The Alzburg Resort is a 4.5-star rating resort located in the heart of Mansfield, with access to the Northeast High Country and only a short drive to Mt Buller. The...

1mth ago

The Alzburg Resort is a 4.5-star rating resort located in the heart of Mansfield, with access to the Northeast High Country and only a short drive to Mt Buller. The...

Remote Travel Agent - Your Key To Experiencing The Extraordinary!

Travel With Ash

Darling Harbour, Work From Home / Remote

Remote Travel Agent - Unlock Your Potential!Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Remote Travel Agent? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to...

9mth ago

Remote Travel Agent - Unlock Your Potential!Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Remote Travel Agent? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to...

Relocation Program Manager

Australia Chef Migration

Manly, Sydney

Job descriptionAustralia Chef Migration is a specialist international recruitment company assisting professional Chefs set up their career and life in Australia....

1yr+ ago

Job descriptionAustralia Chef Migration is a specialist international recruitment company assisting professional Chefs set up their career and life in Australia....

Seeking Experienced Wholesale & Retail Travel Agents!

Wave Hospitality Group Pty Ltd

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Omniche Holidays is looking for our next Super Star Travel Consultant to join our busy head office call centre in the Brisbane CBD.If you are an experienced agent...

1yr+ ago

Omniche Holidays is looking for our next Super Star Travel Consultant to join our busy head office call centre in the Brisbane CBD.If you are an experienced agent...

Seeking Experienced Wholesale & Retail Travel Agents

Wave Hospitality Group Pty Ltd

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Omniche Holidays is looking for our next Super Star Senior Wholesale and Retail Travel Consultant to join our busy head office call center in the Brisbane CBD.If...

1yr+ ago

Omniche Holidays is looking for our next Super Star Senior Wholesale and Retail Travel Consultant to join our busy head office call center in the Brisbane CBD.If...

 

Hotel Guest Services

Coppersmith Hotel

South Melbourne, Melbourne

Full-time / Part time PositionWe are looking for a talented front desk/ guest services and a multi-tasker. The Coppersmith requires someone who is reliable,...

Full-time / Part time PositionWe are looking for a talented front desk/ guest services and a multi-tasker. The Coppersmith requires someone who is reliable,...

 

Hotel Guest Services

Coppersmith Hotel

South Melbourne, Melbourne

Job DescriptionPart time Position, which could lead to a full-time positionWe are looking for a talented front desk/ guest services and a multi-tasker. The...

Job DescriptionPart time Position, which could lead to a full-time positionWe are looking for a talented front desk/ guest services and a multi-tasker. The...

Travel Agent

happy travels

cairns, Cairns

JOB - 3 MONTHS MINIMUM STAYHAPPY TRAVELS - TRAVEL AGENT $25-$50 HOURLYOur successful Travel team is looking to expand their team to help plan tours to Backpackers...

4yr+ ago

JOB - 3 MONTHS MINIMUM STAYHAPPY TRAVELS - TRAVEL AGENT $25-$50 HOURLYOur successful Travel team is looking to expand their team to help plan tours to Backpackers...

 

Get an Internation Student Visa

Free Course Consulation

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Want to stay longer in Australia? Convert your working holiday to an International Student Visa (subclass 500). Get a free student consultation to get the best advice on which course, where to study and how much it costs.

Depot All Rounder

Wicked Campers

Bowden, Adelaide

Wicked Campers are after a depot all rounder to help at out Bowden Location in Adelaide.The successful applicant will be responsible for-cleaning vehicles...

4yr+ ago

Wicked Campers are after a depot all rounder to help at out Bowden Location in Adelaide.The successful applicant will be responsible for-cleaning vehicles...

Holiday Club Promotions - No Experience Required (sydney Domestic Airport)

Classic Holidays

Mascot, New South Wales

Holiday Club Promotions - Base Salary + Commission - No Experience requiredHighest Performers making more than $100K!!ABOUT US:We believe there is more to life...

5yr+ ago

Holiday Club Promotions - Base Salary + Commission - No Experience requiredHighest Performers making more than $100K!!ABOUT US:We believe there is more to life...

Travel Agent Jobs in Australia

As a working holidaymaker, you probably have a passion for travel. So why not turn that passion into a profession (at least temporarily)?

Working as a travel agent offers a fantastic opportunity for 417 and 462 visa holders to use their personal experience to help other travellers find their ideal destination!

Where are most travel agent jobs located?

Travel agent jobs are generally found in cities - places where normal people in need of a holiday tend to live - although you’ll also find a healthy amount of agencies in tourist destinations, particularly those who aim for the backpacker market.

Major travel agencies in Australia include Flight Centre, STA Travel, Phil Hoffman, Intrepid, Contiki, Topdeck, Peterpans and Happy Travels.

What travel agency jobs are available to working holidaymakers?

Because most agencies are located in big cities, travel agency roles don't often count towards your specified work quota if you’re looking to get a second or third year visa. Being a travel agent is also a career for many Australians, so agencies are often looking for permanent, full-time workers rather than casual or part-time hires.

Those notes aside, there are more opportunities available at a travel agency than simply being a travel agent. Here are a few of the most common positions:

  • Travel agent: Use your wealth of knowledge to find trips of a lifetime for other travellers!
  • Marketer/ salesperson: Tourism is a competitive industry, so many travel agencies hire people to actively sell their services.
  • Office worker: A travel agency is like any other company - phones need to be answered, accounts need to be balanced, and workers need to be paid - so in-office jobs are available too!

What qualifications are needed?

Usually none! While certain positions might require higher education, the most valuable qualification for most travel agent positions is lived experience.

What is the pay like?

Many in the industry will tell you that being a travel agent isn’t about the money. It’s more of a calling; you get to chat about alluring destinations all day, and make people’s dreams come true. You do still have to eat though.

Travel agent pay usually hovers around the minimum wage, although Australia has the highest in the world - around $20 per hour - so this isn’t as bad as it might sound.

Being a sales job, a bonus structure will usually be in place to top up that base rate.

Pros and cons of travel agent jobs

So should you look for travel agency work as a backpacker? Let’s sum up the pros and cons.

Pros

  • Get paid to talk about travel
  • Put smiles on people’s faces
  • Can be well paid if you’re good at your job

Cons

  • Short term, part time and casual work may be hard to find
  • The base rate will often be the minimum wage
  • May not count as specified work for your second/third year visa extension

Should you be a travel agent as a working holidaymaker? If the pros outweigh the cons, if you like sales, and if you can find work, it’s a fantastic option!