Our Story

Background

Hello and welcome to Orbit World Travel. To find out about our background we need to take a look all the way back to 1994, when our Founding Partner and Director, Lisa Story, took a calculated leap purchasing what was then a Westpac Travel office in Sydney’s Double Bay.

This modest single office was where Orbit World Travel (formerly World Travel Professionals) was established. The business quickly grew with offices opening in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast.

So successful was this venture that in 2013 the House of Travel Group saw an opportunity to expand their Orbit Travel corporate brand in Australia and invested in the business. In 2016 Orbit Travel in New Zealand and World Travel Professionals rebranded to form Orbit World Travel, becoming the largest privately owned corporate travel company in Australasia.

Our growth didn’t stop there, in 2019 we joined the Travel Leaders Network, further expanding our global reach… and then the pandemic hit. We’re using the valuable lessons learnt during this time to build an even stronger business for our people, clients, suppliers and shareholders.

We’re bringing together technology, machine learning and human expertise in a proactive approach to the travel management sector. Offering you the most rewarding and least stressful way to travel in today’s new world.

We continue to be led by Lisa Story and Michael Chase-Smith, along with our Leadership Team and supported by the People you’ve come to know over the past three decades.

Our Vision is at the forefront of everything we do… creating a world where travel is seamlessly simple. And our values underpin our decision making, employee recognition and engagement programmes, and make us who we are: Outstanding, Resourceful, Brave, Integrity-filled and Teamwork-driven.

At Orbit World Travel, we believe in better business – together.

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If you don’t see what you’re after, feel free to send your resume through to our People Team. We’re always on the lookout for new and talented people to join our team.

Sporting Group Travel Consultant

Orbit Groups & Events are looking for a group travel consultant, specialising in sports. The successful candidate will work on a variety of sporting codes, both domestic and internationally. The successful applicant will require experience in this specialised sector and have the ability to liaise with our preferred travel providers (airlines, hotel and rental car providers etc.).

You will be dynamic, motivated, and share the company's commitment to delivering outstanding customer service every time.

The portfolio is diverse with a combination of corporate, association and leisure groups. While fulltime is preferred, part-time applicants will be considered (as will remote candidates).

What we are looking for:

At least 2-3 years group travel experience
A flexible work approach
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines as required
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Exceptional time management and attention to detail are essential
High level of administration and computer skills
Proven GDS Experience – Amadeus preferred
Previous experience with Tramada an asset

Our people are our greatest asset and our goal is to be an employer of choice. In return for your valuable contribution, we offer a fun and people focused culture, competitive remuneration, career progression and a supportive working environment where your expertise and ideas will be highly valued.

If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV through to careers@orbitworldtravel.com.au

CORPORATE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

The Orbit Australian Team is proudly Australia’s largest privately owned Travel Management Company. Our dedicated team are passionate and have an absolute focus on ensuring our clients succeed.

We offer a hybrid work environment with office hubs for days to collaborate, meet clients, attend 1 on 1s and meetings.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about travel, have a can-do attitude, and pride themselves on going the extra mile for clients, by providing them with excellent customer service.

You will have:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing travel solutions to corporate clients
Enthusiasm to provide outstanding customer service
Knowledge of travel products and a proven sales record
A high level of attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure and keep your cool during peak periods
A positive outlook and passion to achieve great results, and will be a strong team player

In return we can provide:

A competitive remuneration package where we recognise hard work.
A supportive team environment where we work hard but have fun!
In-house training, providing you with support and loads of opportunity to develop your skill set.
Hybrid working model.

We often have roles available and encourage interested candidates to express interest by emailing; careers@orbitworldtravel.com.au.

LEISURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST