Employment

Wayoutback Desert Safaris is always on the lookout for bright and enthusiastic people who are up for a challenge and like to have some fun. Based in the heart of the Outback, Alice Springs, we are always interested in talking with people who have a passion for tourism and Central Australia. We have positions in Operations (vehicle preparation, cleaning, etc), Administration (bookings, filing, banking; will leave it to your imagination), Sales (flying around Australia, spreading the word) and of course, Tour Guides.

Tour Guides

Tour Guides need to be innovative types who enjoy working with people. Most of our passengers are from overseas so some previous travel experience would be great to get you on the same planet. As we operate 4WD vehicles in remote locations, a basic understanding of mechanics and some practical common sense is a must, along with 4-wheel driving ability.

Wayoutback holds an “Advanced Eco Tourism” accreditation so we do take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to sustainable tourism and cultural sensitivities. We pride ourselves with our small group sizes on imparting more information than most of the competition in their Coater buses. Other than that … it’s all about enjoying yourself and ensuring your customers have a fantastic time.

Cooking skills, first aid knowledge and physical fitness are required as is a willingness to learn about Central Australia, its history, flora and fauna, geology, local Aboriginal mythology, history and culture. Sounds like a lot but if you have an interest in this kind of thing then it is totally fascinating. We offer a comprehensive training program to get you up to speed for what is one of the greatest and most satisfying jobs in the world.

Other than our in-house training, there are a couple of external hoops you will need to jump through before you’re on your way such as:

• Senior First Aid Certificate
• MR or LR License with H endorsements plus standard Medical Check
• Criminal History Check

Once you have been through our training program then you go out on a number of tours with a senior tour guide until you’re totally confident and up to speed. Then you’re on your own!!

If you’re interested in joining the best “Small Group” tour operator in Central Australia, give us a call or send us an email and tell us a little about yourself and what you’re good at. Applicants need to be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

+61 8 8953 4304 (office hours only)
Email Wayoutback

Internship Position

Are you looking for a jump start into the Tourism industry? You can get to know the Aussie way of life in a famous Australian Outback Town while learning about how our Tour business works.

Do you possess good English skills and a general knowledge of the tourism industry? Do you have the ability to resolve problems? Do you enjoy working in a small team? If you've got a few yes's in there then this opportunity could be for you!

As we are a small, ‘hands on’ company (about 16 employees), your activities won't be restricted to one specific field; in fact you will gain experience in various areas of a Tour Operation such as Reservations, Basic Accounting, Management and Handling of Customer Requests, Marketing and Sales, Vehicle and Meal Preparation, Ordering, etc.

The Internship position is an unpaid one, although we do offer you the opportunity to do all of our tours Free of Charge and also assist you finding accommodation for the period of your stay.

If you are interested please contact us, we’d love to talk to you!

Minimum duration: 2 months.
+61 8 8953 4304 (office hours only) or Email Wayoutback