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Our People

At the Hike Collective, we come together as a bunch of happy, inspiring, community heroes.  Currently, on our team, we have personal trainers, mums, dads, accountants, admin legends, arty folk, sciency folk, music lovers, and, of course, nature enthusiasts.

What we care about most in our people is that when they are on the trail leading a group of trail seekers and adventurers, they are welcoming, comforting, inclusive, inspirational, happy, helpful, and professional.
The most important part of any role in The Hike Collective tribe is to create memorable moments and inspire growth in the lives of our guests.

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Current Roles

Trail Guide Perth

A day in the life of a Trail Guide looks a little something like this:

  • Learn the trail and carry out a pre-hike check.
  • Complete a 24-hour risk assessment check for the safety of your guests.
  • Learn the amazing stories attached to your tour destination to share.
  • Check for any extras including juices, transport, or merch orders that relate to your upcoming tour. Collect anything necessary from head office.
  • Arrive on the trail and check the conditions and ensure you are ready to go! Check in your guests and get ready for an adventure.
  • Communicate directly with all guests, (those present and not), and your support guides.
  • Capture the moments of awe and joy on tour,  from video to photos, and post to our Hive group post-hike.
  • Work on solution finding throughout the tour, and send through any post-hike reporting and incident reports when necessary.
  • Provide guests with an outstanding eco-experience, including but not limited to, information on flora, fauna, and history.
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Other bits n bobs

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

  • This role will begin as part-time, and work into a full-time guiding position.
  • The perfect fit will be available weekends, with the potential to work into weekdays, a minimum of 3 weekends (Sat & Sun) per month.
  • Have a great understanding of the local trails. (The more you know, the more trail-guiding can come your way!).
  • Have a great base knowledge of local flora ( wildflower knowledge) and fauna.
  • Have your own transport to get to the various trails within an hour of the CBD.
  • Have Senior first-aid and CPR (or be willing to attain it before beginning the role).
  • Bonus: MR driver’s license, to drive small bus.
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Yoga Instructor

(+ Optional Trail Guide)

Our signature Cabaret Caves 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 experiences and other special edition yoga experiences.
  • Option opportunity to also join our team as a trail guide.
  • Communicate directly with all guests, (those present and not), and your trail guide team.
  • Work on solution finding throughout the tour, and send through any post-hike reporting and incident reports when necessary.
  • Provide guests with an outstanding eco-experience, including but not limited to, information on flora, fauna, and history.
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Other bits n bobs

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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Support Guide

The trail support guide will support the trail guide on tour and assist with first aid support, and tail-end charlie opportunities. 

The support trail guide will take the position at the back of the group and enjoy deep conversations with first-timers, and trail adventurers alike. We think this is the most important person in our team because they are the first point of call when someone is needing a little TLC on the trails.

For those lacking confidence, to needing a little extra break to recover from the tricky hill climb, this superhero provides compassion, and empathy, to ensure nobody feels left out or left behind.

Customer Service  [70%]

Provide exceptional customer service for all guests on tour

Plan and communicate with the front guide, and with head office in the lead up to the tour

The perfect fit will be available weekends, with the potential to work into weekdays, a minimum of 2 weekends per month.

Assist with guests’ needs and actively seek to always ensure great energy is present at the back of the pack.

Tour Operations [30%]

Assist front guide with any tour operations such as check-in, head counts, and first aid procedures

Help improve guest experience on existing tours​

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Other bits n bobs

We require that the successful candidate tick the following boxes as a minimum requirement:

  • Be available for a minimum of 2 weekend days per month
  • Have a good understanding of the local trails and know our tour offering
  • Are available as a backup trail guide on the rare (!) instance we require more hands
  • Be willing to attend team training session
  • Have your own transport to get to the various trails within an hour of the 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 tour?

      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 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?

      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 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 hike 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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