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Alpaca Tour Guide
ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a motivated individual to deliver a full range of tours, activities and farm-based experiences to our guests. You will be the face of the business and you will be responsible for ensuring that visitors are surprised and delighted during an enjoyable time on our property. We regularly welcome large groups, special needs groups as well as families from all over the country
Key accountabilities:
- Conduct guided tours of our farm and educate visitors about our farms alpacas and llamas.
- Participate in animal handling, care and husbandry as required.
- Conduct general farm maintenance jobs (e.g. cleaning paddocks, feeding livestock, halter training the young alpacas and cleaning water troughs) and help with animal handling, care and husbandry, as required.
- Other duties as directed.
About You...
We are looking for a team player who is punctual and reliable. Someone who loves chatting with people from various backgrounds and countries.
- Must have a passion for animals, especially large livestock and someone who is comfortable working in an outdoor farm environment.
- Someone with a fun and positive personality who is comfortable working in a high-energy environment with heavy public contact. Must have the ability to maintain a courteous manner, be flexible and solve problems under a variety of circumstances.
- Must have the ability to maintain a courteous manner, be flexible and solve problems under a variety of circumstances.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role is highly regarded, but not essential as alpaca and llama specific training is provided on the job.
To be considered for this opportunity you will also demonstrate an ability to obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check and Applied First Aid qualification.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Shifts will be available 2 days per week – Saturday & Sunday between 10.00am to 4.00pm dependent on bookings.
- Location is on our farm: Blackwattle Alpaca Farm – 315 Patemans Lane, Murrumbateman, NSW.
- Casual employment status.
Wages are paid in accordance with the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2022 (dependant on experience levels and age).
Interested?
Please send us your resume and a one page covering letter detailing why you would be the best fit for the role to: