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Our People

Most guiding jobs ask you to walk in front of a group and talk about plants.

This one is different.

We’ve been running nature experiences across Western Australia since 2016, and the thing we noticed early is that the terrain does most of the work. A gorge at dawn, a ridgeline in the wind, a banksia grove that smells like something prehistoric and alive.  These places move people in ways that no program, facilitator, or carefully designed team activity ever quite manages. Our job isn’t to be the experience, but to make sure nothing gets in the way of it.

That’s a more interesting job. It also requires a more interesting kind of person.

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What the Role involves

You arrive before anyone else. You’ve already reviewed the guest manifest, checked the conditions, run the risk assessment, and refreshed yourself on the stories that belong to this particular place. The guests won’t know you’ve done any of this, which is exactly the point.

On trail, you set the pace and hold the group shape. You read who’s struggling, who’s pushing too hard, who needs a moment and doesn’t know how to ask for one. You deliver the ecology, the history, the curious fact that lands at exactly the right moment on the descent — not because you were supposed to say it at kilometre four, but because you were paying attention.

You capture it, too. A photo. A short video. Something true about what happened out here today. It goes to the team after the hike, because the experience doesn’t end when the boots come off.

When things don’t go to plan, you don’t perform calm. You are calm. You solve the problem, you write up what happened, and you go home knowing the next group will have a better day because of it.

Who’s already on the team

We have personal trainers, accountants, scientists, musicians, parents, artists, and people who spent twenty years in an office before discovering they’d rather be outside. What they have in common isn’t a CV. It’s that when they’re standing at a trailhead with twelve strangers, they’re genuinely, uncomplicatedly glad to be there. That tends to be contagious.

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What We're Looking For

The technical skills are teachable. We can show you our systems, our trails, and our interpretation approach. What we can’t teach is the instinct for when to speak and when to let the place do its job.

If you read “the terrain does most of the work” and felt slightly relieved rather than offended, that’s a good sign.

 

The practical stuff

This role starts part-time with a genuine path to full-time guiding. You’ll need to be available most weekends, with a minimum of three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month, and some weekday availability as the diary grows.

You’ll need your own transport to reach our various trail locations, a working knowledge of Perth’s trails and landscapes, and current Senior First Aid and CPR. Remote First Aid is required too.  If you don’t have it yet, we’ll help you get there before you start.

Yoga and wellness experience in Perth’s Cabaret Cave with group mindfulness session
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Yoga Host

Our signature Yoga and Hike Tour is looking for an in-house yogi to share the love!

  • Lead a beginner-friendly yoga session in the stunning Cabaret Cave
  • Lead meditation sound healing or breath work experiences and other special edition experiences.
  • Option opportunity to also join our team as a trail host.

We require all our instructors to tick the following boxes as a minimum requirement:

  • Relevant certification/s for your discipline
  • Professional registration and insurances
  • Minimum 3 years experience
  • The perfect fit will be available weekends, with the potential to work into weekdays, a minimum of 2 weekends per month.
  • If interested in the trail guide add-on, you must have a great understanding of the local Perth trails.
  • Have your own transport to get to the various trails within an hour of the Perth CBD.
  • Have Senior first-aid and CPR (or be willing to attain it before beginning the role).
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What matters most to us

Respect

We respect ourselves, each other, and our guests at all times.

Reliability

We do what we say we will do and over-deliver on our promises every time.

Communication

We practice open and honest communication within the team and with guests.

Proactive

We are solution-focused and proactive in finding solutions, rather than focusing on the problem.

Eco-friendly

That’s an understatement! We love our environment, and follow best practices on providing a minimal impact experience.

Integrity

We respect each others time, and act with integrity in every decision we make.

Family

We are family! We want you to know you are loved and treasured. We are loyal to our family, and you come above everything else.

How to apply

All roles are casual positions with hours varying week by week based on seasonality, tour bookings, and your availability.  To apply, please complete the form via the link below. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Explore our FAQs for quick answers, and if you have more questions, don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help!

    • How do I book a hiking tour in Perth?

      To join us on a tour, simply choose your experience on our “Book a tour” page. Then, get yourself some tickets through the link (it will take you to our ticketing page, and you just need to choose your departure date, and follow the payment instructions). Tickets will be sent directly to your email and you will not need to print off your tickets.

    • How do I redeem my hiking adventure gift voucher?

      It is simple to redeem your gift voucher. You will find a unique redemption code on your gift voucher (Letters and numbers of 7 digits. eg: RDP9BZW)

    • How often to hikers attend on their own? Are solo hikers welcome to your Perth hiking tours?

      EVERYBODY is welcome on our experiences, and over 60% of our guests are solo hikers! You will not be alone for long once you mingle with our incredible crew, so take the leap of faith into your trail adventures with us! We will introduce you to some of our other solo hikers along the way, too!

    • I have my hiking ticket! Now what?

      Once you have your ticket, you will be sent an email with your digital confirmation. You do not need to print your tickets out as we like the trees too much to waste them on printing. Keep an eye out in your inbox the week of the event with any information you may need, and get ready to hike!

    • Will the hiking tour be cancelled if it is raining?

      “There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing”. Please dress to the weather. Tours will only be cancelled should the Bureau of Meteorology on the day of the tour or activity, declare a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ including both storm and fire danger, for same day. The tour or activity will not proceed if The Hike Collective decide that the weather makes the tour or activity unsafe. This is at the absolute discretion of The Hike Collective. If a tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, then guests will be re-booked to the new scheduled date, or issued a full refund. Guests are also urged to be sun smart. Please do not underestimate the heat of the Perth sun.

    • How fit do I need to be to join The Hike Collective hikes?

      We have such a variety of hikes on offer, that you can join us at any fitness level. Check out our guide on understanding the grades to make sure you choose a hike that suits where you are at right now. You can also search based on your fitness level ( beginner, intermediate, advanced) or the distance you want to hike. If you are unsure, send us an email and we can help you pick the right one!

    Acknowledgement of Country

    The Hike Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country on which our Australian business is located and operates, and recognise and celebrate their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and thank them for protecting Country since time immemorial.

     

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