Tour Guide Opportunities - We need both experienced and entry level Tour / Driver Guides! Wild Awaits… Are you ready for your next big adventure based at the heart of Australia's iconic Alice Springs and Red Centre? Do you want to deliver inspiring and bucket list experiences for our guests in the Northern Territory? You can join the AAT Kings team in Central Australia and Northern Territory as a Driver Guide, and grow your career whilst delivering exceptional experiences in this ancient wonderland! Who We Are: A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers' eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand, and taking intrepid domestic and international travellers on a wild and wonderful ride. The AAT Kings Group (AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, SEIT Outback Australia and Down Under Tours) has grown to be Australia and New Zealand's leading group touring company, delivering over 100 exceptional Guided Holidays, Short Breaks and Day Tour experiences across all corners of these magnificent destinations. We are part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) where the philosophy is to create enriching experiences for traveller's by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value. At AAT Kings Group and our global family-owned parent company, The Travel Corporation (TTC), we believe in pushing boundaries to provide remarkable experiences. The Role: We have several permanent, full-time Driver Guide positions based in Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Darwin and the Top End. We are looking for 3 Tour Guides including 1x Italian speaking Tour Guide. We also have several permanent, full-time Driver Guide apprenticeship style program positions based at our Uluru (Ayers Rock) Resort in Yulara. This is a program for you to start your career in the travel industry with 6-12 month commitment with full training and accreditations. You will be reimbursed for costs associated with Police Check, Medical Check and required Certificates/Licenses (for eligible employees). You will deliver exceptional tours around Alice Springs and the MacDonnall Ranges, Kata Tjuta, Uluru and Kings Canyon; And around the Top End including Darwin City, The Jumping Croc tour, Kakadu and Litchfield as well as to Katherine where the tropics meets the outback. You will also be operating our epic Day Tours, transporting our guests out to award-winning outdoor dining experiences including our very own BBQ experience. Truly, no two days are the same! – Training Provided. Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer experience to all our guests. Provide entertaining, timely and engaging commentary, presenting information in a clear and professional manner. Ensure maximum standards of safety, care, and comfort for guests. Follow processes and procedures, including incident reporting. Be a great storyteller as you take our guests on local experiences full of history and culture. Regular travel and weekend work will be required. We would love to hear from you if you have: Current & valid Australian Drivers HR license with experience in driving Coaches - (Driving Coaches experience not compulsory for Entry Level applicants). Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position - (Not required for Entry Level applicants). Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer service position for Entry Level applicants. Current Senior First Aid certificate and CPR certification - or willingness to obtain. Current NT Vehicle Passenger Authority – or willingness to obtain – this is comprised of a Police Check and Medical Check. NT Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)– or willingness to obtain. Great Communication skills, strong quality service attitude and approach to guests. Basic mechanical knowledge. Ability to work effectively within the team autonomously and unsupervised. Have a reasonable level of fitness (lifting to 20kgs and a fair amount of walking). Perks & Benefits: Relocation assistance up to $1000. Reimbursement of costs associated with Police Check, Medical Check and required Certificates/Licenses for eligible employees. Free Accreditation Programs for eligible employees. 5 weeks Annual Leave. Generous domestic and international travel discounts for you, your family and friends! Be supported in your career development and personal growth with learning and development opportunities. Long-term career development as a Driver Guide or other opportunities available locally and internationally in Europe, America, Asia, and positions available across our brands in Australia and globally. Explore the world with our Love for Travel Benefit – after your first year, get an annual travel credit from $1850 to use on any one of our core travel brands. 12 weeks paid parental leave – for eligible employees. 2 team engagement days per year to share quality time with your team. Access to retail and wellbeing discounts and Employee Assistance Program. 2 days paid leave per year for volunteer opportunities of your choice. Great working culture working with people who are passionate about travel. The Travel Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We not only encourage and support diversity in the workplace, we celebrate it! If you feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you!
