Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Expo - Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Expo at The Gordon! 

Held at Geelong City campus on Monday 13 October, the event brought together job seekers, students, and career changers from across the Geelong region to explore the existing opportunities in hospitality and tourism.

With more than a dozen exhibitors, including some of the region’s top leading businesses, attendees had the chance to meet and connect directly with employers and explore a wide range of job opportunities.

A major highlight of the day was the live cooking demonstration by renowned chef Adrian Richardson, who entertained the crowd with humour, skill, and his mouth-watering dishes.

Watch the highlights on Gordon socials

A huge thank you to all our fantastic exhibitors and supporters who helped make the day a success. 

• Bellarine Distillery
• Searoad Ferries / TARRA Queenscliff
• The Sharp Group
• Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) – Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
• Crowne Plaza Geelong
• Higher Mark at GMHBA Stadium
• Calibre Workforce
• Epic Taste Experiences
• BPKL (Pholklore, The Kyn, Bomboras, Love House and The Rove)
• The Sands Torquay
• Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
• Victorian Group Training
• The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
• Young Tourism Network
• atWork Australia
• Sureway Employment and Training
• Opendoor

If you missed the expo, you can still explore job opportunities shared on the day by visiting Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Board 2025 | Trello. 

Thank you for being part of this important annual event. We’re proud of its success and the partnerships we’re building to continually strengthen the hospitality and tourism sector across our region. Stay tuned for 2026 details.

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