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What are my job prospects like in Australia's hospitality industry?

Thu, 28/02/2019

Some jobs are fun, but only influence a niche customer group. Some jobs are multinational and very important, but could be easily replaced by another. And some jobs are seemingly integral to the contemporary Australian lifestyle. Hospitality falls into this latter-most category.

People from around the world flock to work in Aussie hospitality for its fast-paced, ever-changing work environment, where you can meet new people every day and constantly better yourself to remain on-trend (in one of the most beautiful nations on the planet, no less). If you want a job in hospitality, taking a personalised job course with the Australian College of Higher Study (AUSCHS) is a smart decision

There is a future for you after your training course in hospitality.There is a future for you after your training course in hospitality.
What's the Australian hospitality industry like at the moment?

Though our population is small in comparison with other developed nations - 23 million compared to, say, the US at 318 million - we have a booming hospitality scene. This isn't really surprising, mind you, considering upward of 7.18 million international arrivals graced our shores in the year leading to August 2015 alone, according to data from Tourism Australia.

Indeed, the vibrant restaurant industry is currently worth around $12 billion, states IBIS World research, with hotels and resorts worth $6 billion on top of that.

So, are things looking good for life after your Smart and Skilled hospitality course? Yes they are.

There are many different jobs available within the hospitality sector that would be fulfilling, fun career choices for you.
Working on the front lines: Your future

There are many different jobs available within the hospitality sector that would be fulfilling, fun career choices for you. Thankfully, many of these are also in great demand, and growing steadily.

For instance, does the culinary world call your name? You shouldn't struggle to be your own Gordon Ramsay in Australia, as the Australian government's Job Outlook service predicts future job openings to be high, with very strong development in this field coming over the next few years. And what about running your own hotel, motel or holiday park? Managerial positions in these venues are "expected to grow moderately," with a good amount of job openings predicted for the future.

How do I get into hospitality?

If all of this sounds great, you should consider signing up for AUSCHS' personalised hospitality courses, including Commercial Cookery Apprenticeships. These will lay the exact foundations you need to continue studying the subjects that best suit your individual needs, setting you on the right path to advance your career and live life the way you want to. Plus, in NSW, you may be eligible for a Smart and Skilled Program* fee-free scholarship**.

To find out more, get in touch with us today!

*This funding is subsidised by the NSW government

**Conditions apply