WE ARE SEEKING BUSHWALKING GUIDES AND COOKS/HOUSEBOAT HOSTS

Murray River Trails are seeking experienced Bushwalking Guides and Cooks/Houseboat Hosts for our 2026 walking season! A Great Walk of Australia, we are seeking guides who are interested in sharing the stories of the river, its history, its wildlife and its food and wine over our 4 day, 3 night Murray River Walk tours.

About us - Murray River Trails

Murray River Trails is an established Award-Winning Tour Company operating immersive multi day river journeys from our 5 star low impact houseboat. Tours depart from Renmark and journey along one of the most beautiful sections of river country in South Australia.

Bushwalking Guide

We are seeking guides who are interested in sharing the stories of the river, its history, and its wildlife

Our Walking Guides must...

Enjoy the outdoors and bushwalking

Have great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members

Be great story tellers

Have great customer care and safety awareness

Quickly familiarise with river flora and fauna

Walking guide tasks & responsibilities

Share the interpretive stories of the Murray River environment, the landscape and region

Safely guide groups of up to 10 guests along unmarked trails

Manage guest experience and expectations

Ensure guest safety

Help prepare and serve all meals

Safely operate tender boats with guests on board

Desireable:

Outdoor education/leadership certificate

At least 1 yr experience as a walking guide

Cook/Houseboat Host

The Houseboat Host is responsible for all food preparation on our 4 day, 3 night Murray River Walk tours. You don’t need formal qualifications as a Chef or Cook, but you do need experience in food preparation, cooking and a passion for food and high attention to detail.

Our Houseboat Hosts must have...

A passion for creating delicious, high-quality dishes

Experience cooking a range of food items and using kitchen equipment

The highest standards of food safety and hygiene

Time management and organisation skills

The ability to communicate positively with all guests and team members

Have great customer care and safety awareness

Houseboat Host Tasks & responsibilities

Deliver restaurant quality meals to small groups of up to 10 guests

Give explanations of meals and local wines to guests

Manage guest experience and expectations

Safely operate tender boats with guests on board

Qualifications & experience for all staff

Must have or be willing to obtain:

First aid and CPR

Driver’s license

Food safety certificate

Responsible service of alcohol

Boat license (we provide training in boat driving)

As communication is essential, you must have fluent English, and must have current Australian work visa

Benefits

Included in the wage packages are ALL meals, Wi-Fi and ensuite accommodation.

Based in Renmark, SA, Australia, a 3 hour drive from Adelaide or 1.5 hours from Mildura (Victoria)

Part-time fixed term contract

Pay ranges from $1400 to $1600 per 4 Day 3 night tour

Any questions or applications (including cover letter and CV) can be sent to ••••@murrayrivertrails.com.au

Visit our website www.murrayrivertrails.com.au/about/join-our-team/ to learn more about our staff and their roles.