Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
A Bed and Breakfast Operator manages a small accommodation property offering overnight stays and breakfast service, typically in a residential setting in regional or tourist areas of Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Niche demand concentrated in tourist regions; profitability depends heavily on location and tourism activity.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Manage bookings, guest check-in, and personalised service delivery
- Prepare and serve breakfasts and manage dietary requirements
- Maintain property, rooms, and guest amenities
- Handle marketing, online listings, and financial management
Skills required
- Accommodation management and guest relations
- Breakfast preparation and food safety
- Online booking platform management
- Property maintenance and presentation
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Hospitality or relevant practical experience is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491. Regional tourism areas provide the most viable opportunities For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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