Happy hikers at Euro Ridge on the Larapinta Trail | Shaana McNaught

In the Field Careers with the World Expeditions Travel Group

We employ guides to lead the adventures we operate in a variety of disciplines. If you have wilderness or mountain guiding experience, we would be happy to receive your application.

When available, positions will be advertised below.

Why join our guiding team?

National guiding opportunities with one employer 

Year-round guiding work available 

Grow and build your skills with a team that inspires and encourages you to excel 

International guiding opportunities with other WETG brands

Start a professional guiding career with endless prospects

Work alongside a passionate team in some of the most incredible and remote landscapes


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Current positions

Wilderness Guides – 2022 trekking season | Australian Walking Holidays 

We are currently seeking applications for our guide intake to join the Australian Walking Holidays team for the 2022 trekking season. The role is based in Alice Springs, Darwin or Adelaide from March to October 2022.

We pioneered trekking on Central Australia's Larapinta Trail, being the first to operate commercial treks on the trail in 1995 and have been the market leader ever since. Our very own Classic Larapinta trip is listed as one of the seven Great Walks of Australia and has won the NT Brolga Award for Ecotourism three times in 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also have a thriving Top End program and an expanding South Australian package.

Successful applicants could find themselves working The Larapinta Trail, Kings Canyon, Kakadu, The Jatbula Trail, The Heysen Trail and Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail or Uluru-Kata Tjuta.

Successful applicants may also be eligible for financial assistance if required to relocate.

Applicants must have a strong background in wilderness tour leading and/or outdoor education.

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain:

  • Guiding or outdoors qualification (Cert IV is highly beneficial)
  • Remote Area or Wilderness First Aid
  • Light rigid driver's license
  • Public Passenger Accreditation (or National Police Check)
  • Tour guide accreditation (Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta trips only)
  • Be fully vaccinated

We are looking for guides who:

  • Have extensive hiking/trekking experience
  • Have a Working with Children Check (WWVC)
  • Proactively ensure the smooth running of trips
  • Are confident driving a 4wd or coaster bus
  • Are confident cooking and catering
  • Are confident with public speaking and socialising with guests

The work is seasonal from March to October.

There is also the opportunity to go on to year-round guiding work with our other divisions.

To apply:

Please send applications including a resume and brief address of the above criteria to [email protected] with subject line ‘AWH guide application’.

A trek on the Larapinta Trail is an experience like no other, and can leave an impression on travellers long after they return home. From sweeping views across the sunburnt landscape, to fresh-water gorges that provide the ultimate refreshment, and sunrises that bathe the sky in vibrant hues of pink, orange and deep purple, it is an experience you simply must do! Highlights include: - Trek the ancient landscape of the West MacDonnell Ranges - Summit Mount Sonder for a spectacular sunrise - Stay in award-winning, exclusive eco-campsites - Visit highlights along the trail including the Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Standley Chasm and more - Gain an deeper understanding for the ancient Indigenous culture and Traditional Owners of tha land - Relax in the evenings around a campfire as the guides prepare delicious 3 course meals Visit http://bit.ly/Larpainta for more information. ------------------------------ Like this? Visit our websites: Trekking and guided tour information http://www.australianwalkingholidays.com.au/ http://www.LarapintaTrailWalks.com.au Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/australianwalkingholidays Find us on Twitter http://twitter.com/auswalking Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianWalkingHolidays Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/4/+AustralianWalkingHolidaysSydney  

Recruitment process for guides

1.

Application

The recruitment manager will assess your application and respond as to whether you have been successful for the next round.

2.

Questionnaire

There will be an informal meet and greet style chat to discuss your qualifications and availability.

3.

Formal interviews

1 - 1.5 hour interview with management. The final interview will be with the regional operations team.

4.

Employment Offer

Successful applicants are provided with documentation and are invited to a guide induction.

Meet some of our team in the field

 

  • Pete Sexton, World Expeditions Guide

    PETE SEXTON



    'I have been working for World Expeditions for a very long time, I can't even remember what year I started. I have worked with the company predominately hiking in Central Australia (Larapinta Trail/Uluru/Watarrka NP), the Top End (Kakadu/Jatbula Trail/Bungle Bungles), WA (Bibbulum Track/Cape to Cape Track), SA (Flinders Ranges), Tasmania (variety of different tracks/trips), Ethiopia's Simien Mountains and New Zealand (North and South Islands on a variety of cycling and hiking trips).

    'One of the things I love about working with World Expeditions is having the opportunity to connect with a lot of our clients and, through that, we get to share the experience they have of seeing somewhere new for the first time. We make them feel safe and help them see the value of something they might not realise is really special.

    'I have been fortunate enough to be provided with a career as a professional guide at World Expeditions. The team environment in Central Australia is what makes it work long-term. I always wanted to work in the outdoors but also make it sustainable, World Expeditions has given me the opportunity to achieve this.'

  • Alana Scott - World Expeditions Guide

    ALANA SCOTT



    'This is my first year (2021) with World Expeditions. During the winter season I have been working in Central Australia on the Larapinta Classic in Comfort, Best of Larapinta and End to End Larapinta trips.

    'I am just about to make the move down to Tasmania where I have been given the opportunity to work for the Tasmanian branch of the company, Tasmanian Expeditions.

    'I love working for World Expeditions because the trips they operate run so efficiently and professionally. There's a great sense of community amongst staff and management. I have been given the chance to meet so many amazing people and create lasting friendships.'

  • Isabella Hardinge, staff member

    ISABELLE HARDINGE



    'I have been working with World Expeditions since 2017 when I was just a fresh faced 20-year-old straight out of TAFE. I have always had a passion for travel and World Expeditions has given me the opportunity to explore my own country.

    'I have been working predominantly in Central Australia (Larapinta Trail/Uluru/Watarrka NP), Top End (Kakadu/Jatbula Trail/Bungle Bungles), SA (Flinders Ranges) and in various locations around Tasmania.

    'A few years ago, I was given the chance to step into a management role for Australian Walking Holidays, which gave me the chance to develop and learn a whole new range of skills. This year, I am stepping into a new role again as the National Product Manager.

    'I love working for World Expeditions because of the amazing team and support I have behind me. This company has given me the opportunity to grow and learn in ways I couldn't have even dreamed of when first starting out.

    'I have met amazing people that share my passions and beliefs and made lasting connections with both my co-workers and guests. I have never felt like just an employee to World Expeditions but always as a valued and vital part of the overall team.'

  • Larapinta Artists Expedition - Anna Dakin | <i>Anna Dakin</i>

    ANNA DAKIN



    'I have been working for World Expeditions since 2019 on the Larapinta Trail, hiking with groups on six-day Classic Larapinta trips, and taking some of the art expeditions to beautiful locations throughout the West MacDonnell Ranges.

    'I love working for World Expeditions because I have so much fun on the trips. The banter with other guides keeps me laughing for days, and I have great conversations with clients. We spend time in one of the most beautiful places on our planet, with people who appreciate nature. We get to look up at the stars at night and see the landscape change throughout the season. It is the best job in the world!'

  • Soren Kruse Ledet | <i>Soren Kruse Ledet</i>

    SOREN KRUSE LEDET



    'I am an Australian high-altitude mountaineer, having completed over 60 expeditions in the last 25 years. For over 20 years I have worked closely with World Expeditions developing and guiding our more challenging treks and climbs in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Central Asia and South America.

    'I love working as part of a team while at the same time being self-sufficient, it is very rewarding. Bottom line is I just love being in the mountains. My most memorable mountaineering expeditions would have to be Everest in 2011, but my first ascent of Ama Dablam in 2004 with my Nepali climbing partner Dhana Rai is a close second.

    In 2020, when international borders closed I set my sights on adventures closer to home. I have continued working for World Expeditions as a canyoning guide with Blue Mountains Adventure Company and a trekking guide on the Larapinta for Australian Walking Holidays.

    It has been very rewarding to be given the opportunity to learn about our domestic trips and work with our amazing domestic crew. Soon I hope to be leading some expeditions with World Expeditions in Tasmania.'