Field guide
Resumes for hospitality and tourism jobs in Australia
Venue managers hire on availability and attitude, and they decide quickly. Your resume should answer "can they work Friday night?" in the first few lines.
What this work looks like
Seasonal peaks matter — school holidays, summer, events.
Venue type changes what your experience means: a 400-cover pub is different work to a small café.
Trial shifts are common, so your resume only has to get you in the door.
Many roles are casual with variable hours.
Roles people commonly apply for
- Baristas, waitstaff and bar attendants
- Kitchen hands, cooks and chefs
- Hotel reception and housekeeping
- Function and events staff
- Tour and visitor services
What to put in your resume
- Put availability, including nights and weekends, at the top.
- Name venues and describe their size and style so your experience is understood.
- List your certificates and whether they are current.
- Keep it to one page. Managers are reading between shifts.
Confirm these for yourself
We never add a ticket, clearance or qualification to your resume unless you have entered it yourself. These are the ones worth checking before you apply.
- Whether your responsible service of alcohol certificate is current and valid in your state
- Whether you hold a food handling or food safety supervisor certificate
- Whether you need a gaming or approved manager qualification
- Your right to work and any visa hour limits
Skills that carry across
- Working at pace under pressure
- Cash handling and point of sale
- Conflict and complaint handling
- Cleaning and hygiene standards
- Teamwork across shifts
Other guides
FIFO and roster work
Fly-in fly-out and drive-in drive-out applications: tickets, medicals and roster fit.
Mining and resources
Operations, trades, support and administration on and around resource sites.
Trades
Qualified tradespeople, apprentices and trades assistants.
Construction
Site-based work from labouring to supervision.