OSCA occupation

461632 Tour Guide

Accompanies and guides visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours and experiences, and describes and explains points of interest and cultural or historical significance. May deliver information in languages other than English.

Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Unit group: 4616 Tourist Guides and Information Officers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 451412 Tour Guide Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group: 46 Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
Minor group: 461 Personal Service and Travel Workers
Unit group: 4616 Tourist Guides and Information Officers

Tasks

Accompanies and guides visitors on tours, providing information and explanations about points of interest, and cultural, ecological or historical significance
Transports visitors to and from their accommodation and points of interest
Prepares and delivers informative and engaging commentary during tours
Ensures the safety and wellbeing of tour participants throughout the tour
Assists with the coordination and logistics of transportation, accommodation and meals for tour groups
Provides recommendations and suggestions to visitors regarding local attractions, activities and services
Answers questions and provides assistance to visitors, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise during the tour
Conducts research to stay updated on local history, culture, ecology and attractions to enhance tour commentary
Collaborates with other tour guides and tourism professionals to develop tour itineraries and experiences
Maintains accurate records of tour schedules, participant numbers, and any incidents or feedback received

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Alternative titles

Tour Leader

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Compare OSCA 461632 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code461632 Tour Guide	461631 Gallery or Museum Guide	461633 Tourist Information Officer
Official role definition	Accompanies and guides visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours and experiences, and describes and explains points of interest and cultural or historical significance. May deliver information in languages other than English.	Answers enquiries and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.	Provides local and regional travel and accommodation information to tourists.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Accompanies and guides visitors on tours, providing information and explanations about points of interest, and cultural, ecological or historical significance Transports visitors to and from their accommodation and points of interest Prepares and delivers informative and engaging commentary during tours Ensures the safety and wellbeing of tour participants throughout the tour	Meets and greets visitors, and provides general information about gallery or museum policies and programs Controls visitors' access to exhibits and monitors entrances, exits, stairwells and other public areas Ensures safety of collections Maintains records of attendance, memberships, donations and other statistics as needed	Responds to enquiries from tourists regarding travel and accommodation options Provides information about tourist attractions, events and activities Assists tourists in planning itineraries and making reservations Maintains databases of tourist information
Alternative titles	Tour Leader	Gallery or Museum Assistant Gallery or Museum Attendant Visitor Services Officer (Gallery or Museum)	Visitor Information Officer Visitor Services Officer (Tourism)

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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