LinkedIn’s latest Jobs on the Rise report has highlighted a big surge in travel industry roles, reflecting the industry’s strong post-pandemic recovery.
Based on three years of LinkedIn data, the report identifies Australia’s 15 fastest-growing careers – and travel sector jobs are ranked third in the list.
Travel-related positions, including “travel specialists” who “assist clients in planning and booking travel arrangements, including accommodations, transportation and activities” are flagged as particularly in demand.
Hospitality jobs, such as restaurant servers and sommeliers, are also in the top four, driven by renewed spending on travel and entertainment.
Meanwhile, jobs for pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers also rank highly as demand for international and domestic travel soars.
With the sector’s continued growth, these roles represent exciting opportunities for job seekers who are also passionate about travel, tourism and hospitality.
However, which job topped the list of fastest-rising roles in Australia?
According to LinkedIn, among emerging jobs, English teacher takes the top position, as the demand for English language skills and the international student population grows.
“Professionals are navigating rapid change as technological advancements continue to transform the workplace, and those who adapt by learning new skills, refining their expertise and being open to emerging opportunities will set themselves up for success,” LinkedIn Career Expert Cayla Dengate said.
“LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list uses unique LinkedIn data to uncover trends in Australia’s evolving work landscape, highlighting emerging opportunities that job seekers might not have considered before.
“With 80% of the roles on this year’s list being new, it underscores the importance of continually upskilling to future-proof careers.”
According to Dengate, “soft skills” have become crucial in Australia’s fastest-growing roles, with LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list highlighting the demand for communication, empathy and adaptability – all skills a travel industry professional should possess.
“These roles underscore the value of human-centric abilities in navigating modern work environments, making them essential for career growth and success in today’s job market,” she remarked.
“Communication and the growing importance of mastering ‘people skills’ is more important than ever. As business leaders look for core competencies that AI cannot easily replace, there’s now more value than ever in skills such as communication, building relationships, creativity and complex decision-making.”
Last year, a survey by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) revealed that only one-third of businesses were able to fill all their vacancies for travel agent roles in 2023. Worse still, the undersupply of skilled workers in the travel industry is hitting every level of business.
In the survey, five in six (84 per cent) businesses reported a shortage of suitably skilled workers for travel consultancy roles, while this jumps to 100 per cent for travel agency manager positions.
