Job Description

About the business

We are a 60,000 acre private wildlife conservancy on the edge of Wilpena Pound in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.  Since being taken over by Wild Bush Luxury in 2009 the property has undergone complete destocking and the tourism business now supports an active conservation management program aimed at rehabilitating the landscape and bringing back native wildlife. 

We operate a five bedroom boutique homestead (member of Luxury Lodges of Australia) as well as the three day overland Walk (member of Great Walks of Australia).  

The business seeks a real passion for nature and an interest in conservation that enables a genuinely contributive style of tourism that allows native wildlife to repopulate. 

It is very much the equivalent of an African safari with a distinctly Australian wist. 

About the role

Purpose of the Job

To inspire guests with the landscape and natural heritage of the Flinders Ranges so that they come up away with a greater connection with our natural environment. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Educating guests in the natural history of the Flinders Ranges through knowledge and passionate delivery of guided activities by driving and on foot. 
2. Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to in all guided activities
3. Further the cause of conservation through the education of guests and through on ground conservation projects at Arkaba
4. Ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained for operations through preventative maintenance and checks

Activities include:

• Driving 4WD vehicles in daily guided activities
• Conducting guided bush walks
• Guiding overland walking safaris
• Preparing and cooking evening meals on overland walking safaris
• Reading and research into the local environment to continually improve guiding skills and knowledge
• Meeting and greeting clients at the airstrip or entrance to the property
• Conducting vehicle checks each day/week
• Communicating the work of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy in daily touring activities
• Conducting conservation project work  (incl. monitoring work, field surveys, feral management)
• Hosting clients at dinner 

Benefits and perks

Working with a small team of people who are passionate about nature and its conservation

Opportunity to build a career at a Luxury Lodge of Australia.  As a small property, we provide exposure to a wide spectrum of activities and responsibilities in hospitality

Opportunity to develop bush leadership skills as well as specific environmental knowledge

Opportunity to work in a tourism business that actively contributes to its environment

Engage with clients from all over the world

Skills and experience

A desire to live in the bush and to live away from the day to day distractions of an urban environment

An ability to get on with a variety of individuals in a small and remote team 

Experience of guiding in a bush environment is preferable

A reasonable level of fitness

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