Mackay Adventure Tours and Transfers is on the hunt for our next TOUR GUIDE and story teller.
Spend your days adventuring through the rainforests of Eungella National Park spoting Platypus and enjoy beach sunrises at Cape Hillsborough National Park with our youth adventure tourist groups. No two days are ever the same!
We are experiencing growth after establishing the tours in 2021 and opening the new Mackay Adventure Lodge tourist accommodation in mid 2023. We are literally putting Mackay back on the tourism map and we need 1 more passionate tour guide to help us deliver more exceptional experiences.
Our Team – Are passionate, professional, light hearted and have a vast knowledge of the regions' wildlife, rainforest, weather and history. Our Guides are fun yet professional, genuinely good hosts who love to ensure everyone has an experience to remember. Read our reviews on Trip Advisor and Google to see how amazing our current people are!
Currently we are seeking a tour guide to join our team 4 days a week, full time is available for the perfect candidate if desired.
Qualifications & experience
* - All applicants must hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence
* - Any applicant holding a Drivers Authorisation is advantageous.
* - Any applicant holding a LR or MR Licence is advantageous.
* - Experience as a tour guide is highly regarded.
* - A Current First Aid & CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain or update is required.
* - Training is provided before commencement of employment and will require you to go along on tours with another guide. The number of training days varies depending on experience.
Tasks & responsibilities
* - Conducting guided tours within Eungella National Park and Cape Hillsborough National Park adhering to our National Park Permits.
* Must be able to wake up early & be excited for sunrise tours!
* - Providing commentary about the local area to our guests and delivering an unforgettable experience.
* - Taking photos of guests on tour and sending to them at the end of each tour (we will show you how)
* - Driving a brand new 24 seater Rosa bus or 11 seater Hiace van in a safe and professional manner under our Operator Accreditation.
* - Daily checks on buses and daily reports on tours.
* - Responding to emails, checking manifest bookings, collecting tour payments on rare occasions and associated administration tasks may be required.
If this sounds like your dream job and you have all the above qualities and qualifications please apply for a confidential discussion.
Start by telling us why you love being or want to be a Tour Guide in Mackay.