Working in partnership with Accommodation Australia, the government has launched and funded this industry-led national careers and training platform.
With workforce demand expected to grow by nearly 150,000 by 2033, eeger will go a long way to ensuring the future sustainability of Australia’s tourism, hospitality and travel sectors.
These three industries help put Australia on the map, with their individual workforces becoming the public face of our world class experiences, accommodation and food offerings.
“The launch of eeger marks a pivotal moment for the industry, offering a national perspective for tourism, travel and hospitality job seekers to find the right opportunities and for employers to access the skilled workforce they need,” said Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism.
“My first job was in tourism and I know first hand how magnificent this industry is to be a part of.
“I encourage businesses and jobseekers to sign up and make the most of this innovative platform and join this vibrant and important sector.”
The visitor economy is vital to Australia. It supports more than 706,000 jobs – that’s one in every 23 jobs across the nation. It also underpins more than 360,000 businesses, from hotels to tour operators, cafes to cultural centres.
eeger brings together job vacancies, training programs and career development resources into one, easy-to-use, digital platform, connecting jobseekers, employers and educators across these rapidly growing sectors.
This groundbreaking initiative will tackle long-standing workforce challenges for the sector, helping to build a stronger, more resilient visitor economy.
eeger was made possible by a $10 million grant from the government to strengthen the country’s visitor economy and secure the skilled workforce it needs for the future.
Main picture courtesy Tourism Australia
