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A Tour Driver conducts guided tours, provides information on attractions, manages bookings, and must have strong organisational and customer service skills.

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How do I become a Tour Driver?

Get qualified to work as a Tour Driver with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Tour Driver generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has experienced strong growth in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 4,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Tour Driver. Tour Drivers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Tour Driver interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Guiding. You’ll develop the skills to lead tour groups and manage touring programs. A Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management may also be appropriate.

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A Tour Driver conducts guided tours of tourist destinations. You might also provide information about points of interest and answer questions from guests. Tour Drivers might be involved in planning tours and deciding which destinations to include. You might take bookings, meet guests on arrival and liaise with tourist attractions and other service providers.

Tour Drivers should be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important that you have good customer service skills and can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Tour Drivers should have strong problem solving abilities and may have to be flexible when required.

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