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Interested in Becoming a Tour Guide?

We love hearing from passionate people eager to join our team as a Tour Guide! There are a few important requirements you’ll need to have in place before applying.

To drive our fleet, you must have:

  • A Light Rigid (LR) or higher driver’s license
  • A Public Passenger Vehicle Ancillary Certificate (obtained via Service Tasmania)
  • A current First Aid qualification
  • Experience driving Toyota Hiace Commuter & Coaster passenger vehicles (or similar), including towing luggage trailers

Why are these requirements important?

A Light Rigid license allows you to drive our tour vehicles, while the Ancillary Certificate ensures you’re approved to transport passengers. These certifications can take time to obtain, so we strongly recommend starting the process as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer employment or training until all qualifications are in place.
Ready to take the next step? Get your certifications sorted, and we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

Active Day Tours by Tours Tasmania – Tour Guides Wanted

Are you passionate about Tasmania’s great outdoors? Love meeting new people and sharing incredible experiences? We’re looking for motivated, friendly, and knowledgeable Tour Guides to join our team!

Tour Guiding positions with Tours Tasmania are tightly held and well regarded by employees for our high standards, supportive team environment, and the work-life balance our roles offer. 

Tours Tasmania has been showcasing our island for nearly 20 years. We operate Active Day Tours from our bases in Hobart and Launceston, highlighting Tasmania’s stunning National Parks, breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and iconic Great Short Walks.

Our tours focus on delivering high levels of interpretation and storytelling along the way – sharing Tasmania’s rich natural and cultural heritage in a fun and engaging style.

We’re currently recruiting:

  • 1 x Launceston-based Tour Guide – 2 x set days required from week of Mon 13 Oct to Fri 07 Nov. Ongoing casual work available 2–3 days per week thereafter, tailored to suit your availability.
  • 2 x Hobart-based Tour Guides – Casual role, approx. 2–4 days per week (Mon–Fri). You must be available across all weekdays, with a min. of 2, max. of 4 days available based on your preferences.

What to Expect as a Tour Guide with Tours Tasmania

  • We run small group day tours to Tasmania’s National Parks and major sightseeing destinations, focusing on nature, wildlife, and Tasmania’s iconic short walks.
  • Our trips start and finish in the same location – no overnight stays required. A typical day runs from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Our vehicles seat up to 11 or 20 passengers, depending on the tour and vehicle used that day.
  • We don’t provide meals on tour, so you won’t need to worry about food handling or catering.

We’re Looking For People Who:

  • Are experienced in a Tour Guiding role in Australia
  • Are fit and active in nature
  • Have a genuine interest in Tasmania, nature, and travel
  • Are reliable, down-to-earth, and enjoy working independently as well as part of a team

Essential Requirements

  • Light Rigid (LR) Driving License or higher
  • Public Passenger Ancillary Certificate
  • Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) or higher
  • Experienced driver of Toyota Commuter & Coaster passenger vehicles (auto and manual essential)
  • Energetic, fit & healthy with an active outdoor lifestyle

Roster & Schedule

We operate tours year-round and keep Tour Guides employed year-round – as well as having a team of seasonal guides during our Peak season:

  • Monday – Friday tour schedule (no weekend or public holiday work)
  • Low season (May – September): More flexibility for time off & holidays
  • Peak season (October – April): Full availability required across Monday to Friday

Our Hobart based tour schedule covers the following areas:

  • Mt. Field National Park
  • Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park
  • Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula region
  • Tahune Airwalk & Hastings Caves
  • Maria Island National Park
  • Bruny Island

Our Launceston based tour schedule covers the following areas:

  • Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park
  • Cradle Mountain National Park

How To Apply:

Send an intro letter and a Resume to:
Attention Manager: Jen Winn
admin@tourstas.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!