Becoming a Trekking Guide in Queensland

About this role

Trekking Guides plan, organise and provide guided bushwalking and trekking trips for individuals or groups.

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

Typical tasks for a Trekking Guide include:

• meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions
• organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor 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.