ANZSCO 141911Updated 2026-01-29

Bed and Breakfast Operator

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 108k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2080

Salary range: AUD 98k-AUD 119k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

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State distribution

24.4%

NSW

21.8%

VIC

19.2%

QLD

Education mix

22.6%

bachelor degree

18.4%

advanced diploma/ diploma

14.3%

certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Bed and Breakfast Operators organise and control the operations of bed and breakfasts to provide a short term, highly personalised accommodation and leisure services for guests including breakfast. They ensure that guests' needs, wants and comfort are satisfied during their stay.

What you do

• Oversees reservation, reception and housekeeping activities.
• Plans, directs and co-ordinates the organisation, it's administration and the operation of the establishment.
• Oversees accounting and purchasing activities.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (22.6%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Assesses and reviews customer satisfaction and handles guest complaints.
• Ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Exercises public relations and marketing responsibilities.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2080

Annual median: AUD 108k

Range: AUD 98k-AUD 119k