Casual Assistant Tour Guide

5 days ago

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Bakers Walking Co. Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Casual Second Guide (Assistant Tour Guide)

Location:
Devonport / Narawntapu National Park, TAS

Type:
Casual, rostered shifts (mainly Fri–Sun; some evenings)

Company

Bakers Walking Co. delivers premium, small-group walking retreats on a private coastal property beside Narawntapu National Park. We combine beautiful tracks, wildlife spotting, and warm Tassie hospitality for groups of 6–8 guests.

Role

Support the Lead Guide to deliver safe, memorable 2–3 day retreats and occasional day walks. You'll co-guide on track, manage guest care, and help with smooth logistics around the lodge and vehicles.

What you'll do

  • Co-lead small groups on private tracks and in Narawntapu NP; give clear briefings and engaging commentary.
  • Keep guests safe: pace management, headcounts, risk awareness, incident reporting.
  • Logistics: gear checks (radios, lights, night-vision), vehicle shuttles (if licensed), liaise with chef/partners, setup/pack-down.
  • Guest care & hospitality: welcome guests, teas/coffees/snacks, basic hosting around the lodge; tidy shared spaces.
  • Capture simple photos/short clips (with consent) for our socials.
  • Follow SOPs; record attendance/feedback; represent the brand professionally.

What you bring

  • Confident communicator and natural host; calm under pressure.
  • Reliable weekend availability; comfortable with early starts and occasional evening wildlife sessions.
  • Physically capable: walk 8–12 km/day on sand/trails and carry 5–10 kg of gear.
  • Current First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain within 30 days).
  • Right to work in Australia.
  • Driver's licence and clean record (LR/bus licence a plus).

Nice to have

  • Guiding, outdoor ed, eco-tourism or hospitality experience.
  • Local knowledge of NW Tasmania/Narawntapu fauna & flora.
  • RSA, basic photography/video skills, or social content experience.

Pay & details

  • Casual employment; paid per hour/per tour + super (as applicable).
  • Training and familiarisation provided; essential gear supplied.
  • Devonport based; transport to/from the property provided for shifts.
  • ABN contractor arrangements considered for experienced guides - note preference in your application.
  • If everything goes well then there will be a transition to a more permanent status

How to apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your CV. Optional but preferred: attach a 60–90s phone video introducing yourself and telling a short story about any Tasmanian place, animal, or track. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a paid trial segment.

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