Tour Host/Drivers (Casual)
- Lead guided safari tours and animal interactions at Monarto Safari Park.
- Provide outstanding customer service and engage visitors with storytelling.
- Ensure safety while driving safari vehicles and conducting tours.
Multiple casual roles available at Monarto Safari Park
Are you an engaging storyteller who possesses a passion for conservation and is wildly enthusiastic about providing unique visitor experiences?
Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature. Monarto Safari Park is one of the largest open range zoos outside of Africa, spanning more than 1,500 hectares of diverse fauna and flora. Having recently expanded we offer longer visits and a range of new and wild safari experiences in an area known as Wild Africa including incredible tours through herds of roaming animals and our Zu-Loop experience! If you are looking to join a passionate, vibrant and engaging team in a rewarding role out in nature, look no further!
At Monarto Safari Park, you’re not just taking on a job — you’re joining a passionate team committed to conservation, education, and creating unforgettable wildlife experiences for our visitors.
At Zoos SA, we’re passionate about diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion! We believe everyone should have the chance to connect with our mission of saving species from extinction. If you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to invite you to apply!
ABOUT THE ROLE...
We are currently looking for Tour Host/Drivers who will lead the way on delivering unforgettable experiences in interpretive guided safari tours, Wild Africa tours, driver guiding tours, hosting Animal Visitor Interactions and bush walks. The position is offered in a casual capacity with the opportunity for additional hours at peak periods.
As part of our Visitor Experience team, you will:
Provide guided tours whilst safely driving our buses, safari trucks and Land Cruisers both on and off site.
Engage story telling through the delivery of interpretive guided tours and experiences.
Provide outstanding customer service.
Deliver a quality visitor experience.
Undertake basic cleaning and maintenance checks on buses and Visitor Experience vehicles.
ABOUT YOU...
To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following selection criteria:
- Driver accreditation for large and small passenger vehicles (essential)
- Heavy Rigid bus licence (essential)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) (essential)
- South Australian drivers licence (essential, manual experience desirable)
- Experience in tour guiding or customer facing roles
- Excellent customer service, communication, presentation and storytelling skills
- First Aid certificate (desirable)
- Experience in driving large buses (desirable)
- Certificate III in Tourism/Tour Guiding (desirable)
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU...
Zoos SA are able to offer the following employee benefits:
- Income Protection
- Membership of the Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc – this also enables you and your immediate family free entry to any Zoo within South Australia
- 20% discount at the Retail stores at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
- Free Family Member tickets and discounted ticket prices
- Discounted Behind the Scenes (BTS) or Brief Animal Encounters (BAE) for employees.
- Staff Well-being/Health Checks including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Manager Assist Programme
- Professional Membership
- Salary Sacrifice
HOW TO APPLY...
Please visit the Careers section of the Zoos SA website to apply.
Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page, attach your resume and any certificates in the education section. This will assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.
Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work.
If you would like to discuss your accessibility needs, please call Kaila on 08 8548 9541 or hrrecords@zoossa.com.au.
If you have a strong passion in animal welfare, species conservation, and an eagerness to connect people with nature through engaging commentary, we would love to hear from you!
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