Becoming a Mountain and Glacier Guide in Queensland

About this role

Mountain or Glacier Guides plan, organise and provide guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Mountain and Glacier Guide include:

• meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions
• organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor mountaineering and trekking adventures
• sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures that equipment is safe and in working condition
• demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
• provides advice on safety measures, and ensures that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
• responds to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and takes appropriate further action if required
• answers questions and advises on local interest points within a specific region
• may maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.