Golden Tour Guide & Live Gold Pour Demonstrations

Gold Corporation - The Perth Mint; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Extended leave options

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Perth Mint is seeking a tour guide and gold pourer to welcome visitors and deliver engaging demonstrations. You will lead tours, perform molten-metal demonstrations, and explain the history of our precious metals to audiences from around the world.

You’ll need strong public speaking skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays. A Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Confident public speaking and comfort performing in front of groups.
• Flexible availability including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead unforgettable tours for school groups, tourists, media crews, corporate guests, and VIPs.
• Perform live gold‑pour demonstrations for crowds up to 75 in the Melting House, transforming molten metal into a 150oz gold bar.
• Deliver a 30‑minute scripted performance with flair and confidence.
• Guide visitors through safety and emergency procedures.
• Design custom medallions using specialised software and engrave/sell personalised pieces to visitors and corporate clients.
• Engage a diverse global audience with knowledge of the gold industry and The Perth Mint’s history.
• Represent the Mint at major events and tourism showcases across WA.
• Work across weekdays and weekends with flexibility.
• Support a safe and healthy workplace through safety practices.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Storytelling

Safety awareness

Working with children check

Tools

Medallion design software

Job description

The Perth Mint is seeking a tour guide and gold pourer to welcome visitors and deliver engaging demonstrations. You will lead tours, perform molten-metal demonstrations, and explain the history of our precious metals to audiences from around the world.

You’ll need strong public speaking skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays. A Working with Children Check is required.