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Tour Guide

ANZSCO 451412

Employed

2,900

Part-time share

59%

Female share

48%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Tour Guides escort visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours, and describe and explain points of interest.

What they typically do

  • Meets and greets visitors.
  • Controls visitors' access to exhibits.
  • Plans and rearranges schedules and itineraries.
  • Plans, organises and conducts tours.
  • Arranges transportation and accommodation for visitors following planned itineraries.
  • Arranges entry to places of interest.
  • Answers questions, provides commentaries, issues brochures and tour literature, shows audio-visual presentations, and explains components and procedures at tour sites.
  • May assist with installing and dismantling exhibits.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
21.7%
NSW
20.9%
VIC
16%
WA
14.4%
NT
8%
TAS
7.7%
SA
7.6%
ACT
2.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Tour Guide.