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Want to be an Approved Manager?

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Becoming an Approved Manager can open the door to greater responsibility and new opportunities in licensed venues. Find out what the MLP1 course covers, how the Approved Manager card process works and where to access training across Western Australia.

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westernaustralia.jobs is evolving

westernaustralia.jobs is evolving. Discover what’s changing for jobseekers and employers, how Eeger will power the site’s new jobs search, and how the website will continue supporting careers, training and workforce opportunities across WA’s tourism and hospitality industry.

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Building a career behind the bar

Great bartenders combine technical skill, creativity and connection to create memorable guest experiences. From mastering spirits and service techniques to developing confidence behind the bar, the profession offers many opportunities for growth. Discover the skills, training and dedication that can turn an entry-level hospitality role into a rewarding career path.

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WA attracts high-value visitors

Western Australia is attracting visitors who are staying longer and spending more, delivering a welcome boost for tourism and hospitality businesses. New figures reveal strong growth across the state’s visitor economy, but what do the results mean for operators? Discover the opportunities created by WA’s high-value tourism market.

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Follow the sun this winter across Western Australia tourism

Winter in Western Australia reshapes where tourism and hospitality work happens, rather than slowing it down. As conditions change across the state, opportunities shift between regions, from steady demand in the south to seasonal growth in the north. Learn how following the sun can open up work and travel possibilities across WA.

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Annual Wage Review 2026: What employers need to know

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to award wages from 1 July 2026. Find out what the changes mean for tourism and hospitality businesses, which employees may be affected, and the steps employers should take now to prepare their payroll systems and budgets.

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The hospitality skills that travel with you

Tourism and hospitality experience builds transferable skills that can open doors across Western Australia. From customer service and communication, to problem-solving and time management, the industry equips workers for careers in pubs, hotels, events, tourism and beyond. You may be surprised where your experience can take you today. Discover which skills travel almost as well as the tourists

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Career success: WA tourism and hospitality talent recognised

From entry-level roles to leadership positions, this year’s AHA accommodation award winners highlight real career pathways in tourism and hospitality. Their stories show how quickly skills, responsibility and impact can grow across departments. Discover how these professionals are building long-term careers and what their journeys reveal about opportunity in the industry.

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