How to become a Travel Consultant

Also called: Travel Adviser, Travel Agent

Plans and books domestic and international travel, accommodation and associated arrangements for clients.

Main tasks

• Consults with clients to determine their travel needs and preferences
• Provides information and advice on travel destinations, accommodation options, transportation, medical requirements and baggage limits
• Makes and confirms travel bookings, including transportation, accommodation, vehicle hire and tours
• Prepares travel itineraries and provides clients with necessary travel documents
• Assists clients with visa applications, government regulations and travel insurance
• Resolves any issues or problems that may arise during travel, such as flight delays or cancellations
• Promotes and sells travel packages and special offers to clients
• Maintains accurate records of client bookings and payments

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Travel (SIT30222); Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT60122); Certificate IV in Guiding (SIT40222); Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism (SIT40122); Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50122); Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30122); Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20122)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $69,160 a year
• About 21,900 people work in this job group now, and about 24,000 are projected by 2035. (+9.3%)
• Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Related jobs

• Driving Instructor
• Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant
• Natural Remedy Consultant
• Beauty Therapist
• Dermal Therapist
• Body Artist

Not sure this is for you? Take the 2-minute career quiz

Questions people ask

How do I become a Travel Consultant?

Ways in include: Certificate III in Travel; Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management.

How much does a Travel Consultant earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $69,160 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Travel Consultant a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 9% by 2035, from about 21,900 to about 24,000 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Travel Consultant?

Not always. 25% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Travel; Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management.

Will AI change the work of a Travel Consultant?

Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04