Tour Leader/Guide at Intrepid Group

If you share our passion for group adventure tours focused on sustainable, local, and immersive travel experiences to people all over the world… this might be the right challenge for you.

Services required per trip:

1.  Leading tours in an organized and professional manner group tours across a range of trips
2. Sharing with travellers the local knowledge acquired of the destination; and continuing to build your knowledge through continual research and interaction with suppliers and communities visited.
3. Providing and updating leader information, trip, and supplier notes and other general administrative duties related to the trip
4. Keeping up to date with recent costings and provide information of the trip.
5. Staying informed on current Intrepid policy and guidelines and brand requirements around responsible tourism.
6. Ensuring the safety and well-being of travellers by leading trips in accordance with Intrepid safety policy and taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of group members.
7. Reporting any safety incidents to relevant contact of Intrepid.
8. Promoting responsible travel and sustainable practices acting as a role model for other leaders and travellers and by demonstrating respect for local people, cultures, customs, and environment.
9. Facilitating interaction between local communities and travellers.

To be successful as a Leader with Intrepid you will require:

1. Tour guiding/management diploma from a recognized institution
2. Level 2 Senior First Aid Certificate (must be completed prior to commencement)
3. Tour Guide License
4. Police Clearance
5. Valid Passport for six months
6. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
7. Sound leadership skills with the ability to work independently and problem solve
8. To be physically fit and healthy to withstand the combination of long hours, and often mentally and physically challenging conditions
9. You will have strong customer service and experience developing a rapport with a broad range of individuals and groups. But more importantly, you will have a commitment to Intrepid’s responsible travel philosophy and share in our core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.

What it’s like to be a leader with Intrepid:

We know everyone’s journey is different, we support an inclusive culture where our people, travellers, and partners can truly be themselves. We believe our team must reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit, and we’re committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Intrepid will offer you

1. Departures through the year of diverse itineraries to lead, including a hike, bike and kayak adventure, festival trips, family tours and foodie experiences
2. Travel to/from the trip included
3. Accommodation at the hotel where the guest stay (generally) & some meals included
4.  Access to e-learning platforms, comprehensive leader training & internal career opportunities
5. Travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger
6. Recognition and celebration with awards nights