Driver

RGIT Australia; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-deals and discounts on outdoorGear

Family & friend discounts on our walks

Employee Assistance Program support

Job summary

Tasmanian Walking Company is hiring a driver for our Central Tas walks, transporting guests to trailheads, lodges, and airports in Tasmania's remote landscapes. Shift starts at Hadspen and covers early mornings and weekends as needed.

You will ensure trip readiness, assist with luggage, and deliver a warm, professional guest experience while supporting guides and the guest team on tour operations. A Tasmanian PPV licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in tourism or customer service roles.
• Excellent driving skills and road safety awareness.
• Ability to use smartphone apps and basic digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and early mornings.
• A general interest in walking, the outdoors and Tasmanian nature is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Safely transport guests and team to and from trailheads, lodges, city accommodation, and airports
• Complete pre-departure checks and ensure all vehicles are clean, stocked and trip-ready
• Provide a warm, professional, and helpful experience for guests during their journey
• Assist with loading/unloading luggage and supplies, and deliver food and goods to lodges as required
• Support guides and guest experience team as needed (e.g. tagging bags, providing directions, taking group photos)
• Report any vehicle or safety issues promptly

Skills

Tourism customer service

Driving skills

Smartphone apps

Attention to detail

Weekend/early shifts

Outdoor interest

Tools

Smartphone Apps

Job description

Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia • A$36 - A$38

Casual Temporary Internship

Posted 25 Aug 2026

Description

At the Tasmanian Walking Company, we’ve been proudly walking since 1987 - delivering unique experiences that connect guests to some of Australia’s most remote, wild, and special places. Our team leads the way in sustainable, multi-day walking adventures that leave lasting impressions.

About the role:

As a Driver, you will play a key role in delivering seamless, safe, and enjoyable guest experiences. You’ll be transporting our guests and team to and from their adventures in Tasmania’s remote and wild landscapes - helping set the tone for the experiences that follow.

By applying to work at our Central Tas walks, you will be journeying out to the east coast at Ansons Bay to deliver guests out to the pristine white beaches of the Bay of Fires, or through the Cradle Valley up to Cradle Mountain.

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Safely transport guests and team to and from trailheads, lodges, city accommodation, and airports
• Complete pre-departure checks and ensure all vehicles are clean, stocked and trip-ready
• Provide a warm, professional, and helpful experience for guests during their journey
• Assist with loading/unloading luggage and supplies, and deliver food and goods to lodges as required
• Support guides and guest experience team as needed (e.g. tagging bags, providing directions, taking group photos)
• Report any vehicle or safety issues promptly

Our buses are stored in Hadspen, and shifts begin and end there.

What you will bring:

• Previous experience in tourism or customer service roles
• Excellent driving skills and road safety awareness
• Ability to use smartphone apps and basic digital tools
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and can-do attitude
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and early mornings
• A general interest in walking, the outdoors and Tasmanian nature is a bonus!

Licensing requirements:

• Tasmanian Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Licence

Perks of the role:

• Pro-deals and discounts on outdoor gear
• Family & friend discounts on our walks
• Employee Assistance Program support

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.

Company Overview

At Tasmanian Walking Company, we’re driven by a simple philosophy: care for people, care for place, and create extraordinary experiences. Our culture is grounded in respect, connection, and genuine hospitality—whether we’re guiding guests on country, supporting teams behind the scenes, or caring for the landscapes we’re privileged to walk through. We value curiosity, professionalism, and humility, and we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and inspired. If you’re passionate about nature, meaningful experiences, and being part of a team that strives to leave every place better than we found it, you’ll feel right at home with us.