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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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    Exceptional experience that I will treasure forever We did the Karijini Journey tour in Sept 25 with Kate. It was the best experience we could have hoped for. Family with three adult daughters celebrating a milestone birthday. The tour was kept to 10 so we got very individualised care and guiding. The accommodation, food, facilities, and atmosphere were excellent. All aspects were very well catered for inc tailoring the challenges. Kate is passionate and respectful of the indigenous heritage that we were witnessing. It was the most exceptional way to spend time together as a family. Parts of it were hard but so worth it.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Magnificent Guide to the wonders of Karijini We started our Karijini Eco Retreat with a tour to Knox Gorge with our magnificent guide Sarah. She was incredibly friendly and informative and made us all feel at ease. Sarah opened our eyes to the curiosities of nature and what the beautiful Gorges had to offer us. She let us take our time exploring, answered all our questions, and made it a wonderful experience on our first day in Karijini. Later that night Sarah once again introduced us to the beauties of a sunset over the Gorge, topping it off with a burger made by the exceptional Chef at the Eco Retreat out under the stars whilst we marvelled at the Milky Way in our camping chairs. Sarah is an asset to The Hike Collective
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Every day was memorable and treasured. Was a most wonderful 5 day Karijini tour, led by Kate and Kellie. Kate is the main leader and she has a daily itinerary but is completely flexible to make it work optimally with the group dynamics and wishes. The area is spectacular and the food and accommodation both excellent. You are well taken care of. Would very highly recommend.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    An amazing arvo It was such a magical afternoon being in the cave and being guided by Khrishna who was attentive & kind. Amanda did an amazing job with the hike too. Was just such a bliss being out there in nature, while learning more about the Yanchep National Park. Highly recommend!!
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    A wonderful day in nature I participated in the Zen at the Zoo event today and the whole experience was purely blissful. From the sounds of the waking gibbons welcoming a brand new day, to having the zoo all to ourselves for two wonderful hours. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around my favourite gardens in Perth and hearing all the wonderful stories about the zoo. The spot picked to do our yoga practice under the clouds was a beautiful spot and of course I enjoyed the yoga session so much. Being outdoors & hearing the sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling was magic to my ears and fuel for my soul! Thank you Hike Collective for an unforgettable experience.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Zen at the Zoo - a Beautiful Experience Zen at the Zoo - what a beautiful experience... the guided walk around the Zoo before opening time was magical, topped off with a beginners Vinyasa session (yoga is always invigorating) on the Oak Lawn followed by a refreshing green juice. Fabulous way to start the weekend.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Lakeside Peace The Forrestdale lake was beautiful, full of water and so peaceful. A fantastic hike to bring peace to the soul. The course is flat, so perfect for beginners, although slightly longer than advised, I found it worth the extra distance
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Reconnecting with Nature Leighton was a wonderful host, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and generously shared his experience and personal story. It was amazing to reconnect with our beautiful Kings Park and as a local I wondered why I don’t visit it more often. I enjoyed getting to know the other hikers and what a great group I was fortunate to walk with, lots of interesting conversations. The weather was rainy at times but we unitedly squelched together in our soggy shoes to reach the end. A thoroughly inspiring walk and I look forward to doing more. Thanks Hike Collective! Karen, Perth WA
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Hike on Rottnest Island Leighton & David were excellent guides. Their talks were informative, funny & entertaining. They included many interesting facts about the island plus animals from other areas around Perth
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Unforgettable Experience — Yoga in a Cave & Walking Tour in National Park Janchep Amazing yoga class inside the cave — peaceful, fun, and full of emotion. The walking tour after was beautiful and relaxing. A great way to connect with nature and enjoy something unique!

    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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