Ready to lead guests through one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landscapes?
The Tasmanian Walking Company (TWC) is looking for passionate bushwalking guides to join our Northern Territory team for the 2026 season including our brand-new Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Walk, launching in April as well as our Larapinta team.
This is your chance to be part of something special – contributing to a new product from the ground up and helping guests connect deeply with Country.
Who are we?
The Tasmanian Walking Company (TWC) have been walking for over 30 years, offering amazing wilderness experiences to our guests in some of Australia's most special and remote wilderness locations. We work to deliver a truly immersive experience as we create connections between people and place in remote cultural landscapes through our thoughtfully designed multi-day walking experiences.
Our collective values are all about belonging, genuine fun, environmental and cultural integrity, passionate leadership and wowing our guests.
Why join us?
* A supportive workplace
* Established wellbeing program
* Family & friend discounts across our walking products
* Opportunities for ongoing training, social and professional development events
* Exclusive pro-deals program for access to discounted adventure gear.
* Opportunities to experience and guide across our other walks
* Staff accommodation is available at both locations; however, it is limited and dependent on availability. We will also have designated areas where staff can park their vans.
* Join a team of passionate, friendly, like minded individuals and learn from our experienced Guides
About the role:
TWC Guides provide an outstanding experience that guests will remember for a lifetime – the walks we offer are an opportunity for guests to step out of everyday life and into wilderness areas that are one of a kind.
This role suits someone who is adaptable, calm under pressure, curious about the natural world, and excited to work in remote environments.
As a TWC Guide, you will:
* Monitor and manage potential hazards facing your trip and have good knowledge of safety procedures and equipment
* Ensure all guests are prepared and well equipped for the trip
* Be responsible for reporting requirements including trip reports, hazard identification and incident reports
* Share engaging interpretation and provide knowledge about the natural areas
* Ensure guest safety is maintained
* Ensure the Camp and Lodges are kept clean
* Foster positive group dynamics and an enjoyable atmosphere
We're looking for Guides with:
* Relevant bush walking experience and a good knowledge of the National Parks the walk is situated in
* Demonstrable knowledge and ability to provide interpretation about the area, the flora, fauna, and history to guests.
* Strong customer service, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
* Hospitality experience including cooking, food preparation, and service
* Current Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00126)
* Current Provide CPR (HLTAID009)
* Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITHFAB021)
* Use hygienic practices for food safety, or equivalent (SITXFSA005)
* Light Rigid Class Drivers Licence (for Larapinta);
* H Endorsement – Commercial Passenger Vehicle Accreditation (for Larapinta)
* For Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Guides: Completion of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Knowledge for Tour Guides (VTP489) course is required prior to commencement. Enrolment is provided at no cost.
If you do not have the above qualifications, you will need to be committed to attaining these should you be offered a Guiding position.
How to apply:
Before applying, we recommend reading our Northern Territory Staff Information document on our website Careers Page, as both walks have unique requirements including walk length, mandatory training and required qualifications.
1. Read this document before answering the pre-screening questions:
2. You can also learn more about each walk on our website:
3. Complete all the pre-screening questions
4. Upload a copy of your current resume
We encourage you to submit a short video clip (60 seconds max) highlighting your motivations, relevant experience, skills & knowledge. We recommend uploading this video to YouTube (it can be set as an 'Unlisted' video so only people with the link can watch) or via Google Drive or Dropbox. Once you're done, please include the link to your video in our screening questions.
Tasmanian Walking Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workforce and we strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
If you are passionate about the Australian Wilderness and providing guests with unique outdoor experiences, then apply now and join our adventure family.
Closing date: Monday, 26 January 2026