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Form of workEver wanted to work in Australia's great outdoors? Do you love working with people from all walks of life? Love camping & hiking? Swimming in ancient waterholes? Exploring a vast, endless landscape? Want to learn every day?
We have the job for you -
Recruiting now for March 2024!
About Us:
We are looking to expand our team at Adventure Tours Australia and Outback Tour Services, which operates tours to Uluru and surrounds, the wild West Coast and tropical NT. Expert guides, unique locations, a genuine appreciation of the land, and the relationships we have built with numerous First Nations communities are something that makes us unique. Environmentally conscious tourism is our focus to keep our carbon footprint light and on-road waste minimal.
Find out more at:
https://www.adventuretours.com.au/
https://www.outbacktourservices.com.au/
@_adventuretours on Instagram
The Opportunity:
We are now recruiting OutbackTour Guides to join our team on a casual basis to deliver unforgettable Guest Service and premium Eco-touring Experiences from beginning to end. We have roles for both experienced guides and new trainees.
The role involves driving and guiding tour groups (up to 24 people) from Alice Springs to Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta National Parks. The exciting itineraries include camping under the stars and cooking camp oven meals.This is a diverse role that requires a love for the outdoors, attention to detail, problem solving skills, high level of customer service and a passion for the environment. If you are after a lifestyle rather than a job, this is the role for you!
Training Program will be provided with ongoing support - those with no experience but a passion for the Outback, camping and adventure are encouraged to apply!
What we offer:
- Complimentary two week face-to-face training course to obtain Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park for Tour Guides accreditation
- Complimentary driver training and assessment to obtain Medium Rigid license
- Competitive daily rate
- Sociable work environment
- Ongoing training
- Career progression
- Incredible experiences
- Flexible work
- Opportunity to guide with us all over Australia
Necessary prerequisites:
- Manual drivers’ license. Must be eligible to obtain a Northern Territory heavy vehicle manual license (LR, MR or HR) – Support given
- Must be eligible to obtain a Northern Territory H Endorsement to carry passengers. This entails a criminal history check, medical assessment and a written test
- Ability to obtain/Hold a current First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 ‘Provide first aid’
- Physically fit with the ability to walk 10km in Grade 4 difficult terrain
- Ability to work flexibly, noting our tours are multi day operating 365 days a year
- A keen sense of adventure
- Applicants who have already completed the Uluṟu Kata Tjuṯa Knowledge for Tour Guides accreditation will be highly regarded
- A love of Australia's beautiful Outback!
If camping under the stars, hiking through Australia’s iconic landmarks and meeting travellers from all walks of life sounds like your dream role - please apply now through Seek.
Please also provide a Cover Letter with your application detailing WHY you want to be a Tour Guide!
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
