As the temperature rises and the days get longer, the search for the perfect summer job is well and truly on. If you’re looking to combine work with the opportunity to explore new places, meet new people and have fun along the way, WA’s tourism and hospitality industry might just be your ticket to an unforgettable summer experience.
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Future Chef Job Ready Program Your pathway to employment starts here. In this four-week introduction to Commercial Cookery skill set, you will learn how to prepare and present simple dishes, how to use a range of food preparation equipment and about food safety, in a combination of training and work
On Monday 31 July, Tourism Western Australia and FACET hosted the Tourism and Hospitality Connect. Participants heard inspirational stories and tips from mature-age people currently working in the industry, received information on funding and training incentives for mature-age workforce, and had opportunity to connect directly with a variety of tourism
This boost, announced in last October’s Federal Budget, will see the income cap lifted from $7,800 to $11,800 for eligible pensioners before their pension is reduced. The Work Bonus currently entitles those working yet receiving the full pension to earn an extra $300 per fortnight without impacting pension entitlements. The changes
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
I’m a meeter and greeter, I used to guide the tours now does the meet and greet as people come in down at the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum (the Forts). I used to volunteer 7 days a week, I then moved to a couple of days a week, now I only do four hours a week on a Sunday morning.
What do you love most about the industry?
When I discovered tourism and found out I could actually get paid to travel, my Dad’s words rang in my ears. He said to me once a long time ago “Sue, the luckiest people in the world are those that find something they’re passionate about and then find someone to pay them to do it”. It took me a long time, but I’m finally there Dad!
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
Each day brings different situations and challenges; but typically, my day commences with reviewing and preparing for our VIP arrivals and departures, our scheduled functions and the general ins and outs of the day. Once all my admin duties are completed, I work with my team on the floor to review all guests’ requests and transport requirements. Our goal is to meet and farewell all guests and assist them to the extent possible while they’re with us.
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
My days are spent enjoying the best job in the world whilst I host guests on our Signature 4 Day walk on the Cape to Cape track. I love being a Lead/Head Guide and sharing this special corner of the world with our guests. Over 4 days we show case the best of the Cape to Cape walking 42 km and ending each day with beautiful accommodation, wines and food.
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
I spend my days at the caravan park doing front office administration, simply put I’m working on bookings and communicating with and managing guests. I’ll jump into cleaning too if needed.
