The Federal Government, in partnership with Accommodation Australia has launched, eeger, a powerful new national careers and training platform designed to attract, retain and train hospitality workers.

With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly 150,000 by 2033, the Government said eeger will go a long way to ensuring the future sustainability of Australia’s tourism, hospitality and travel sectors. 

Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said: “The launch of eeger marks a pivotal moment for the industry, offering a national perspective for tourism, travel and hospitality job seekers to find the right opportunities and for employers to access the skilled workforce they need. 

“The Albanese Labor Government is proud to support this innovative platform, which will help rebuild and future-proof Australia’s visitor economy. 

“My first job was in tourism, and I know firsthand how magnificent this industry is to be a part of. I encourage businesses and jobseekers to sign up and make the most of this innovative platform and join this vibrant and important sector.” 

The eeger platform will bring to job vacancies, training programs and career development resources into one, easy-to-use, digital platform, connecting jobseekers, employers and educators across the tourism, hospitality and travel sectors. 

General Manager of eeger, Emilie Howe said: “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 CEO, 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.” 

The Government emphasised that eeger is more than simply a job board saying it will bring together job opportunities, training programs and career development in one place. The platform was made possible thanks to a $10m grant from the Albanese Government to strengthen the country’s visitor economy and secure the skilled workforce it needs for the future. 

Andy Young

Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of The Shout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both The Shout and Bars and Clubs.

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