Local Tour Coach Driver — Alice Springs Area, Darwin Region

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business. About Us Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort. Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland. GSR is part of the Journey Beyond Group, a dynamic experience based tourism business focussed on sharing the special places in which it operates and creating and shaping lasting memories for all its guests. Proudly, we are one of the largest growing businesses in the country and our aim is simple – to take our guests beyond, to ignite their imagination and to transform amazing into breathtaking. Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests. About the Opportunity Journey Beyond is currently seeking experienced and passionate coach drivers to join our Alice Springs team. These positions are central to ensuring a high level of service delivery for guests during our off-train excursions. Coach drivers will be responsible for the complete operation and safety of the coach. You will be a confident individual with excellent communication skills to actively engage with our guests, ensuring an excellent guest experience. Alongside experience in the tourism and/or transport industry, you will also have a passion for Alice Springs and its attractions. Requirements Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Deliver high standard of customer service to all passengers / customers, creating a positive experience on every service Provide on-board commentary throughout the tour Comply with company and department safety policies & procedures Consistently ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle Provide interactive and engaging day tours for guests In addition, we expect you to be able to manage your time well and conduct pre-departure safety checks. About You To be successful in this role you must have: Minimum MR license. HR drivers’ licence preferred. Driver Accreditation Current Senior First Aid Certificate (or ability to obtain one) Working with children accreditation Satisfactory national criminal history check Demonstrated coach driving experience An outstanding safety focus, including basic fatigue management competency and a commitment to your own fitness for duty Experience delivering excellent customer service Basic mechanical knowledge Ability to clean facilities to ensure customer satisfaction Exceptional personal presentation and ‘can do’ attitude If you are interested in this exciting role, please now by clicking the 'Apply' button below. Approx work hours available 30 to 35 per week Sunday: 10am – 10:00pm with 1.5-hour break Monday: 11am – 6:00pm with 30 min break Thursday: 8am – 10pm with 1.5-hour break Benefits What We Offer General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences Study Assistance Policy A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments Employee Referral Policy Private Health discounts Employee Assistance Program Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise Parental Leave Program Purchased Leave Policy How to Apply If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Your Rail Journey starts here! Apply now. Join us!

Applications close Sunday, 27 July 2025
Take me to the job
Find more jobs nearby: Alice Springs, Desert Springs, East Side, Ciccone, The Gap.