OverviewA fantastic prospect is available at Lake Argyle Cruises for the role of Skipper/Tour Guide for the 2025 season.
Lake Argyle Cruises is a small & family-owned company located 70kms from Kununurra in the East Kimberley, WA.We offer public and private cruises, wildlife charters and have a range of hire equipment.As a Skipper you are an integral part of ensuring our guests experience the highest levels of service and maintain safety as a priority while conducting our tours.Applicants must be willing to commit to the peak season; work is available from March onwards, but we would need you by May at the latest, with full time hours available until at least September 2025.
This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at Lake Argyle Cruises.
As such, please consider the challenges and rewards of living in a remote location for an extended period.ResponsibilitiesConducting daily cruises (we have a range of cruises including Morning Cruises, Sunset Magic Cruises, Private Charters, Overnight Camping trips).
During the peak season, you may be required to run 2 cruises per day.Ensuring the safety of all visitors and crew on boardPreparing boat for daily use – Cleaning, packing/unpacking, refuelling, emptying wasteGreeting guests and assist with boarding; followed by welcome/safety brief, full commentary delivered throughout most cruisesMaintaining the presentation and maintenance of vesselsDaily check and report on equipment; specifically, safety equipmentYou will be required to be flexible in your working practices and undertake other duties as directed by management, including but not limited to preparing and cleaning hire equipment, cleaning passenger busesStrictly adhere to all Health and Safety policiesComplete health and safety training in line with current legislationsAdhere to all organisational WHS policies and proceduresApplicant RequirementsMinimum 2 years' experience as a SkipperExperience in a customer focused environmentAbility to provide full commentary during cruises, comfortable with public speaking up to 40 paxInterest in wildlife, nature & local areaAbility to work as part of a tight knit team and communicate with a broad demographic of guestsService of sunset provisions inclusive of alcohol and snacks.
Must have ability to deliver efficient service with a smileSelf-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure and autonomouslyStrong organisational skillsPositive, friendly, and enthusiastic energyQualificationsCoxswain NC1 or higherFirst Aid (Current CPR)Manual driver's licenseRSA, or willing to attain prior to commencing positionHR Licence with PTD authorisation - Desirable but not essentialEmployment PackageAbove award hourly rate, overtime rates, penalty rates + super.
Minimum 38 hours per week.
Hourly rate dependent on Coxswain/M5 qualification.
Minimum hourly rate of $35.01.Free, clean, onsite accommodation (private donga room with ensuite – no additional bills or charges)Free use of hire equipmentAccommodation for couples is limited – we can potentially arrange powered sites for those travelling in their own caravans.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Skipper/Tour Guide
🏢 LAKE ARGYLE CRUISES
📍 Wagga Wagga