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Hotel And Motel Managers

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Career Insights

  • Full Time Average
    Weekly Wage

    $1,531 to $1,900
    Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

    The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.

  • Full Time/Part Time
    Split

    82%18%
    This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

    The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.

  • Currently Employed
    Workers

    18,100
    The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

    It includes both full-time and part-time workers.

  • Future Job Openings
    Next Five Years

    < 5k
    An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

    It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.

  • Current
    Unemployment

    Average
    The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
    An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

Hotel And Motel Managers organise and control the operations of hotels and motels to provide guest accommodation, meals and other services.

Most occupations in this field typically require an Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • directing and overseeing reservation, reception, room service and housekeeping activities
  • supervising security arrangements, and garden and property maintenance
  • planning and supervising bar, restaurant, function and conference activities
  • observing liquor, gaming, and other laws and regulations
  • assessing and reviewing customer satisfaction
  • overseeing accounting and purchasing activities
  • ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • may provide guests with local tourism information, and arrange tours and transportation

Specialisations:

  • Duty Manager (Hotel) 
  • Resort Manager

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