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2026 School Leavers Travel Industry
Developed by My First Job and the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA),The Travel Gap gives young people the opportunity to gain paid experience with travel businesses across Australia, including the opportunity to work across up to four different host employers.
We’re looking for young people who:
- Have a genuine interest in travel and are open to considering a career within the industry
- Are ready to step into a professional workplace and contribute
- Are curious, adaptable and willing to learn
- Will be 18 or over by 1 February 2027 and are Australian citizens
They don’t need to know exactly what role they want. The travel industry offers a much broader range of career opportunities than many students may realise, including:
- Marketing and digital
- Technology
- Finance and business operations
- Customer service, sales and travel roles
Key details:
Start: February 2027
Program structure: 4 × 6-week paid placements, with a 1-week break between each placement
Commitment: 4 days per week during placements
Paid: All work placements are paid
Location: Travel employers across Australia
Gappers will have opportunities within their home state, with some also having the chance to work interstate. Students with family or friends interstate may be able to use this as an opportunity to experience working in another state. For the right candidate, accommodation support may also be available through host employers or program partners.
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