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Friends raise glasses of red wine in a toast.Parliament House lit up at night and reflected in the forecourt pool.Aerial view of a modern lakeside entertainment complex with curved and peaked white roofs, a waterfront promenade and road at the water’s edge, surrounding trees and a lake stretching to tree-lined hills in the distance.

Are you based in Canberra, and have a passion for history, culture, politics, nature, wildlife, travel, and tourism?

If you answered yes, then becoming a tour guide with Canberra Guided Tours may be the perfect opportunity for you! We are on the lookout for new talent to join our team of friendly, reliable and professional tour guides.

As a tour guide, you will get to share your knowledge and love of Canberra with visitors from all over the world. If you think you have what it takes to be a tour guide with us, then we would love to hear from you!

This is the perfect job for

  • Those who have an interest and fascination for Canberra’s culture, history and people
  • Those with the desire to be a professional guide - Enjoys presenting interesting facts, trivia and information and sharing them with others
  • Those who enjoy meeting people from other parts of Australia and around the world
  • For busy people who prefer a job with flexible work days

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule - You can choose to work from 1 day to 5 days per week
  • Interesting and reliable resources that will help you master the job and get to know Canberra even better
  • Meet and make connections with visitors from around the world
  • Further develop your guiding talents with our team of professional tour guides

About Canberra Guided Tours

Canberra Guided Tours is the longest running tour company in the ACT, giving customers unforgettable experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

We aim to show the world what Canberra really is – a world-class destination bursting with rich history, interesting culture and spectacular nature and wildlife. Our expert tour guides take great pride in their deep connection to Canberra’s roots, ensuring that each guest leaves with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our wonderful city.

Old Parliament House, with Anzac Parade and the Australian War Memorial behind on the far side of the lake. A winemaker pours tastings for a group of guests at a cellar door counter.

Requirements

Strictly Required

  • Has a good knowledge of Canberra's history and culture
  • Knows his/her way around Canberra’s streets and neighbouring regions
  • Has a valid Australian Driver's Licence
  • Has a good knowledge of Canberra's culture, geography and history, (Training and extra resources will be provided to enhance that knowledge)
  • Extroverted, engaging and approachable
  • Likes socialising, speaking to and being around different kinds of people
  • Always punctual

Preferred, but not required

  • Preferably a Light Rigid Bus Licence or Heavy Bus Vehicle Licence holder
  • Has previous tour guide experience (whether in a museum/institution or another guiding job)

What You Get

  • Full training on our tours
  • Join a team of like minded guides
  • Impact the lives of hundreds of people - giving them positive experiences of their travels to Canberra. (just have a look at our TripAdvisor, Google and Facebook reviews to see the difference we make)

Apply Now

Simply enter your information into the below form & we’ll be in touch with you to discuss this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

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What Happens Next

  1. Apply with the application form above

  2. We’ll call or email you to arrange a chat