Indigenous Tourism Traineeship [pdf ] - Tourism Western Australia

Earn while you learn
Indigenous Tourism
Traineeship
ARE YOU...
An Australian
Aborigine or Torres
Strait Islander?
Interested in a career
in the tourism and
hospitality industry?
An Indigenous Tourism Traineeship gives Indigenous
Australians the opportunity to work in one of tourism’s top
organisations while earning a healthy income.
A career in tourism offers you the skills to work in a variety
of areas ranging from food and beverage, retail travel sales,
visitor information services and many more, both locally in
Western Australia and abroad. The opportunities are
boundless.
Then apply for
an Indigenous
Tourism Traineeship
and secure a paid
work placement,
giving you valuable
experience and
skills in tourism.
The Western Australian Visitor Centre in Perth
is one of the participating employers in the
traineeship program, welcoming Emma Bropho
in 2005. After completing her two-year
placement, Emma was offered a permanent
position, and is looking forward to putting her
new skills to work in areas such as events.
“Doing my traineeship has allowed me to learn
a lot of skills and information about the tourism
industry. I’ve also been able to see a bit of WA
with trips to Broome, Margaret River and the
Pinnacles.
“I love working here, the people are great,
and it’s a really fun atmosphere.”
Emma Bropho - WA Visitor Centre

Where can I work?
Indigenous Tourism Traineeship:
The Indigenous Tourism Traineeship is an exciting
new opportunity for those interested in the tourism
and hospitality industry, offering training and work
placements in tourism.
Program participants can work in some of the most
exciting tourism establishments in Western Australia
including:
The skills you gain could lead to the job you’ve always
wanted. From working in one of Perth’s top hotels,
to working with the animals at Perth Zoo or helping
visitors find their way to WA’s most popular attractions,
the Indigenous Tourism Traineeship is a great way to
get the start you need.
Who can apply?
The Indigenous Tourism Traineeship is open to
Indigenous Australians with an interest in tourism.
The traineeship is open to people of all ages and
abilities, from high school students wanting to get
started in the industry to mature workers looking to
try something new.
What am I entitled to?
As a trainee, you will be matched with a suitable
tourism or hospitality employer and will earn full
or part-time wages (pay rates vary between
employers). You will also be eligible to receive
pre-employment training and a mentor to support
you in your work placement.
How long is the Traineeship?
The Indigenous Tourism Traineeship is usually the
equivalent of a full-time, two-year placement with the
participating organisation.
If you would like to apply or receive
more information please contact:
chistine.cole@westernaustralia.com
or call (08) 9262 1791
The newest recruit at the WA Visitor Centre is
Alisha Spurgeon, who began her traineeship
two months ago. Alisha provides information,
brochures and maps to visitors, as well as
studying Tourism Visitor Information and
Servicing part-time at TAFE.
“Working in the centre is good fun;
I’m learning a lot about WA and
it’s great to talk to visitors from
around the world.
“I would definitely
recommend a traineeship
to other people. You are
provided with plenty of
on-the-job training and
support and it really helps to
build your confidence.”
tourism.wa.gov.au/jobs
Alisha Spurgeon - WA Visitor Centre