Experiences Guide - Kangaroo Island

Beckons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided onsite

Job summary

Beckons is seeking a passionate Experiences Guide to deliver thoughtful, personalised guest experiences in a luxury lodge setting on Kangaroo Island. You will connect guests with the island's remarkable natural and cultural landscape through guided wildlife walks and curated excursions, creating meaningful moments that linger long after departure.

This residential role includes on-site accommodation and meals, with a rotating roster and opportunities to deepen knowledge of wildlife,

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding, ecotourism or nature-based hospitality.
• Genuine passion for wildlife, conservation and nature.
• Strong communication and guest engagement skills.
• Current driver’s licence; ideally 4WD experience.
• First aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guided nature, wildlife and cultural experiences.
• Provide personalised service and in-depth local knowledge to guests.
• Ensure safety and high standards for all experiences.
• Coordinate daily programming with lodge teams.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and experience areas to a high standard.
• Share Kangaroo Island’s stories with genuine enthusiasm.
• Support regenerative and low-impact tourism initiatives.

Skills

Guiding

Guest service

Wildlife knowledge

Communication

Driving (4WD)

Education

First aid certification

Job description

Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a passionate Experiences Guide to deliver thoughtful, personalised guest experiences in one of Australia's most celebrated luxury lodge settings.

In this role, you will be connecting guests with the remarkable natural and cultural landscape of Kangaroo Island. From guided wildlife walks to curated island excursions, you will play a key part in creating meaningful moments that guests will carry with them long after they leave.

This is a residential role based on Kangaroo Island, with accommodation and meals provided onsite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a range of guided nature, wildlife and cultural experiences
• Providing personalised service and in-depth local knowledge to guests
• Ensuring all experiences are conducted safely and to the highest standard
• Collaborating with the guest services and lodge teams to coordinate daily programming
• Maintaining vehicles, equipment and experience areas to a high standard
• Sharing the story of Kangaroo Island's unique environment with genuine enthusiasm
• Supporting the lodge's commitment to regenerative and low-impact tourism

About You

You are a passionate and knowledgeable guide who thrives on sharing the natural world with curious and discerning guests.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a guiding, ecotourism or nature-based hospitality role
• A genuine passion for wildlife, conservation and the natural environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse range of guests
• Current driver's licence, ideally with experience driving 4WD or larger vehicles
• Relevant first aid certification, or willingness to obtain
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

About Us

Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.