Getting a job in accommodation and food services
No matter where you are in your career journey, these resources can help you search for jobs and opportunities.
On this page
- Skills and Jobs Centres
- Search for jobs and careers
- Related organisations and government agencies
- Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Licensing and regulatory information
- Resources to plan your next steps
- Explore growing industries in your region
For every stage of your career journey, the resources below can help you find the accommodation and food services job that is the best fit for you.
Skills and Jobs Centres
Contact your local Skills and Jobs Centre for qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your area.
Search for jobs and careers
Explore these accommodation and food services related job and career sites:
- Careers.vic.gov.au - hospitality and tourism(opens in a new window)
- TAFE Victoria’s Hospitality Scholarship Program(opens in a new window)
Related organisations and government agencies
Find out more about the accommodation and food services industry through these related organisations and government agencies:
- Your Career - Australian Government(opens in a new window)
- Victorian Tourism Industry Council(opens in a new window)
- Australian Hotels Association Victoria(opens in a new window)
- Restaurant & Catering Industry Association(opens in a new window)
- Visit Victoria - Careers(opens in a new window).
Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, explore these resources for more information.
- Barring Djinang – Aboriginal employment in the Victorian public sector programs(opens in a new window) Pathways for Aboriginal university and vocational students for employment in the Victorian public service
- Indigenous Employment Australia(opens in a new window) Job search site for sustainable jobs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- APM Indigenous Job Seekers(opens in a new window) Job seeking service for Indigenous Australians
- Indigenous Apprenticeships Program(opens in a new window) Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to start a career in the Australian Public Service
- Maxima(opens in a new window) First Nations traineeships and employment opportunities in a range of industries.
Licensing and regulatory information
If you are involved in the sale, service, or promotional service of alcohol in Victoria, specific requirements apply. For more information, visit:
- Responsible Service of Alcohol training (Victorian Government)
- Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission(opens in a new window).
Other licensing and regulatory requirements may apply for individual courses and occupations. Ask your training provider for details.
Resources to plan your next steps
Visit our accommodation and food services industry profile to find out about:
- what it’s like to work in accommodation and food services, and some of the jobs you could do
- training and skills to work in the industry, and financial assistance to help pay for your course
- help getting a job in accommodation and food services, and industry job projections for Victoria
- other free resources and advice to plan your training and career.
Explore growing industries in your region
Training and careers in your region
Explore training, skills and job opportunities in your area of Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of job you could do, and what training you’ll need.
Training and careers in growing industries
Learn about high demand industries in Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of jobs you could do, and what training you’ll need.
Updated 10 November 2025
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