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Careers

Outback Aussie Tours (OAT) is an award-winning tour company based in Longreach Queensland, operating for 38 years.  We offer river and rail tours in and around Longreach including our signature Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show.  We operate guided overland 4WD coach tours throughout Outback Queensland as well as bus charters for special interest groups. We are a proud Savannah Guide Operator and Eco Certified Nature Tourism Guide committed to best practice sustainability.

We would like to invite self-motivated, driven and professional customer service-orientated people to become an Outback Aussie Tours team member for the 2025 season (March to November).

Outback Aussie Tours offers a variety of opportunities to build and progress your skills in the tourism industry including tour guiding, hospitality, administration and boat, rail and coach tours.  If you are looking for your next adventure, to develop and advance your career or simply try something new, we want to hear from you.

Some of the benefits when you join the OAT family:

  • Great team culture – we are a group of passionate likeminded people where inclusion, support, the sharing of knowledge and win / win are important.
  • Opportunities to use your skills and develop new ones!
  • Local family-owned business where team are treated like family.
  • Uniforms provided.
  • Training and inductions to set you up for success.
  • Enjoy regular team social events.
  • Accommodation options may be available.
  • Friendly community lifestyle

If this sounds like an organisation that you want to be a part of, let’s get started!

To apply, simply send in an expression of interest letter and your resume to [email protected]. For further information, please contact Kristy on: (07) 4858 3000.

 

Current Vacancies:

Sales/Reservations Coordinator (March – October 2025) – able to commit to the full 2025 season
This position is a key part of the reservations team and will be responsible for selling and booking Outback Aussie Tours Extended Tours and Experiences. You will need to maintain high levels of communication, efficiency and accuracy.

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Cook (April – October 2025) – 3-5 days per week
This position is a key part of the Hospitality team and will be responsible for providing guests with an outstanding dining experience across all our River and Rail tours.

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Fleet Coordinator (April – October 2025) – casual position
This position is a key part of the Operations Team and will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and scheduling of Outback Aussie Tours Fleet. This position could be combined with the Master Skipper role for additional hours.

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Guided Overland Driver/Host Team (April – October 2025) – half and full day rates available
This position is a key part of the operations team and will be responsible for providing guests with a knowledgeable, memorable, safe and comfortable tour experience which relates to the region being visited.

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Master Skipper (April – October 2025) – operation of cruises 5-6 days of the week with approximate shifts of 4.5hrs
This position is a key part of the operations team and will be responsible for providing guests with a knowledgeable, memorable, safe and comfortable tour experience which relates to the Thomson River. This position could be combined with the Fleet Coordinator role for additional hours.

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Hospitality Host (April – October 2025) – approximately 3-5 days per week

This position is a key part of the Hospitality team and will be responsible for the host duties across our River and Rail tours and at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show.

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Local/Charter Driver (April – October 2025) 

This position is a key part of the operations team and will be responsible for providing guests with knowledgeable, memorable, safe and comfortable tour experiences for our River and Rail products and scheduled local and overland charters.

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With over 35 years experience in crafting authentic Queensland outback tours& adventures, you’re assured of a memorable and highly personalised guided holiday with Outback Aussie Tours.

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