At the Tasmanian Walking Company (TWC) and Australian Walking Company (AWC), we don’t just offer guided walks - we offer immersive journeys that inspire a deep connection to nature, culture, and community.

With nearly 40 years of experience walking through some of Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes -from the Overland Track to the coastal beauty of the Twelve Apostles and the red heart of Larapinta, we are proud to lead the way in sustainable tourism. Our guests walk with purpose, leaving a positive trace, while celebrating the land and its stories.

We’re now looking for a Safety, Environment & Community Officer (SEC Officer) to join our team.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help protect the places we walk, support the people who guide our journeys, and empower the communities we work alongside.

What You’ll Do:

As our SEC Officer, you will support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Safety, Environment, and Community practices. You’ll be a central part of our behind-the-scenes operations, helping us meet our responsibilities to people, place, and purpose.

This role operates on a flexible 7-day roster, with occasional longer days when supporting field-based work.

Reporting to the Head of Operations Support, your key responsibilities will include:

Safety

• Help develop safe work methods and documentation for our operational teams and the wider Company
• Act as the Return to Work Coordinator, supporting our people through injury recovery
• Organise and deliver engaging safety training in collaboration with the People & Culture and Operations teams.

Environment

• Support key environmental monitoring activities like water sampling and development of environmental management plans
• Assist in updating and maintaining environmental plans

Community

• Assist with the effective administration of Community initiatives including Reconciliation Action Plan, community day events, and Foundation

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance documentation across the business is managed appropriately and in line with schedules
• Support the maintenance of key documentation in line with quality systems, including set templates, annual reviews, as well as accreditations and licensing schedules
• Assist with Safety and Environmental audits, inspections, and investigations
• Assist with ensuring Safety and Environmental operations are compliant with internal and external procedures, certifications, leases, licences, and relevant Acts & Regulations.

What you will bring:

You’re someone who values walking with integrity. You care deeply about safety, environmental stewardship, and community connection.

• Hold or can obtain a WHS qualification (Cert IV or higher)
• Have a solid understanding of environmental management in a business context
• Are a relationship builder who can engage with various stakeholders
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and professionalism
• Have strong attention to detail
• Bonus: Have an understanding or experience in guiding or bushwalking/outdoor recreation leadership

Why Work With Us?

• Established employee wellbeing program
• Family & friends discounts across our walking products
• Flexible work arrangements
• Exclusive pro-deals program for access to discounted adventure gear

How to Apply:

Please provide your current resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position with Tasmanian Walking Company.

Tasmanian Walking Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workforce and we strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to step into a role where your work helps protect wild places, support people, and strengthen communities, then apply now and join our adventure family.