Government-funded, industry-led careers and training platform launched for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors

The Australian Government, working in partnership with Accommodation Australia has launched a government-funded, industry-led national careers and training platform - ‘eeger’- aimed at attracting, retaining and training workers for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors.

eeger was made possible by a $10 million grant from the Australian Government to strengthen the country’s visitor economy and secure the skilled workforce it needs for the future.

eeger isn’t just a job board. It brings together job opportunities, training programs and career development in one place, making it easier for Australians to enter and grow within these vital industries.  

With workforce demand in the industry 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.

The visitor economy is vital to Australia. It supports over 706,000 jobs – that’s one in every 23 jobs across the nation. It underpins more than 360,000 businesses, from hotels to tour operators, cafes to cultural centres – these are businesses that keep our communities vibrant and connected.

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.

General Manager of eeger, Emilie Howe notes “eeger is more than a job platform – it’s built by industry, for industry. It’s a unique solution that centralises career, job and training information for our workforce needs - the first of its kind on a national scale.

“We encourage all businesses in Tourism, Hospitality and Travel, no matter the size, to sign up and take advantage of the free eeger platform.”

Accommodation Australia Chief Executive, James Goodwin added “We’re proud to have worked with so many sectors to develop such an innovative platform that responds exactly to what the industry needs.”

eeger offerings include:

• Job vacancies nationwide: Search and post listings across Tourism, Hospitality and Travel industries throughout Australia.

• Free to use in 2025: No advertising fees for businesses or employers in 2025, offering substantial opportunity for cost savings.

• Comprehensive career information: Provides a trusted resource for professionals, jobseekers, students and employers.

• Training access: Offers a dynamic directory of accredited and non-accredited training programs, along with essential business resources, to find the right pathway and upskill.

• Workforce retention: Maps a diverse range of career pathways within the industries, helping individuals discover exciting opportunities to grow and advance without leaving the sector.

• Talent pipeline growth: Guides school leavers and job seekers to available roles and emerging career options, ensuring a steady influx of fresh talent.

• National impact: Serves as the only national platform, connecting people, training, and businesses on an unprecedented scale to build a resilient, innovative workforce for the decade ahead.            

Learn more at eeger.com.au