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Tour Operations Assistant Internship – Youth Adventure Travel
Location:
Australia (Byron Bay NSW)
Type:
Internship ******** weeks + 4 weeks pre-internship familiarisation) – Flexible hours
Start Dates:
Each Month.
Reports to:
General Manager / Logistics Manager
Compensation:
Travel perks, industry experience, and access to free/discounted tours
? Kickstart Your Travel Career with Happy Travels!
Are you passionate about travel and keen to break into the tourism industry?
Want to get hands-on experience with one of Australia's leading youth adventure travel agencies?
Join Happy Travels as a Tour Operations Assistant Intern and gain real-world experience in product management, supplier relations, marketing campaigns, and more – all while working on exciting projects that shape the future of youth travel.
? About the Internship
In this dynamic, fast-paced internship, you'll work closely with our General Manager / Logistics Manager, who has 20 years of industry experience & knowledge to help manage our global product range, build relationships with awesome travel suppliers, and support the rollout of recent international travel campaigns.
You'll be part of a small, high-energy team that loves adventure, creativity, and getting things done.
?️ What You'll Be Doing
Confirm all bookings and allocations for set dates with external operators.
Manage and set up tour group chats on WhatsApp
Screen incoming invoices and colorate to rates & tours before passing to accounts
Manage incoming inquiries from agents.
Data entry and reporting on tour specifications.




Manage allocation deadlines with third-party operators.
Maintain good working relationships with external travel partners.
Control reservations inbox, ensuring all customer details are correct.
Manage each tour and support current tour departures.
Meet & Greet groups in Byron Bay and host them during one of the activities.
? Who We're Looking For
A travel lover with a passion for youth adventure, backpacking, or cultural exploration
Strong attention to detail and solid organisational skills
Comfortable with spreadsheets, websites, or admin systems (we'll show you the ropes)
Great communicator – both written and verbal
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to learn
A marketing, tourism, business, or communications student (or recent grad)
? What You'll Get
Experience the tour product itself – before you start (free of charge, 4 Weeks)
Hands-on experience in the travel industry with real responsibility from Day 1
A supportive team environment with training and mentoring from the Logistics & General Manager
Access to famils, free trips, and heavily discounted tours through our travel partners during your time off
A glowing reference and professional experience that looks amazing on your resume
? How to Apply
Send your CV and a short intro email or video to ****** with the subject:
Tour Operations Assistant Internship – [Your Name]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – don't wait!
This isn't just an internship – it's your first step into the travel industry.
Help us shape the next generation of unforgettable adventures.
Let's get started.
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📌 Tour Operations Assistant Internship (Byron Bay)
🏢 Happy Travels
📍 Byron Bay