Tour Guide Training Program

Tour Guide Training Programme - Start Your Adventure Career with SEIT

No experience? No problem. If you've got a genuine passion for the outdoors, we'll teach you everything else. Join SEIT's Tour Guide Training Program and turn that passion into a career exploring Australia's most extraordinary landscapes - fully trained, fully funded, no experience necessary.

About SEIT:

SEIT is a proud member of The Travel Corporation (TTC) family, guided by our values of Spirit, Emotion, Intellect, and Task. We take our guests beyond the guidebook - into deeper connection with the land, its stories, and its people. Now we want to give you the skills to lead those journeys yourself.

The Program:

We're launching a new intake of trainee Driver Guides. You bring the enthusiasm and curiosity - we cover the training and the costs. By the end of the programme, you'll be a fully accredited SEIT Driver Guide, ready to lead guests through unforgettable outback experiences.

What You'll Learn:

• How to navigate to off-the-beaten-path destinations and read the land like a local
• The art of guiding guests through moments of genuine emotional discovery
• Cultural storytelling - learning from local communities so you can share their stories authentically
• Practical guiding skills: vehicle operations, guest safety, and day-to-day tour delivery

What We Provide:

• Full training program, at no cost to you
• Assistance obtaining your NT Vehicle Passenger Authority and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Relocation assistance and reimbursement for required checks and licenses
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced SEIT guides as you build your career

What You Need:

• A genuine passion for the outdoors and Australian landscapes
• A valid unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong communication skills and a natural interest in people and culture
• Reasonable fitness level and a willingness to learn practical/mechanical skills
• A positive, adaptable attitude - this is a hands-on, outdoor role

Why Join SEIT:

• Relocation Assistance and Housing - just pack your essentials
• Wellbeing Support - employee assistance and wellbeing programs for you and your family
• Travel Discounts - domestic and international, for you, your family and friends
• Learning & Development - genuine career progression from trainee to accredited guide, with global travel opportunities
• Volunteer Leave - two paid days per year
• Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid, for eligible employees
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that celebrates diversity

Ready to Turn Your Passion Into a Career?

If the outdoors calls to you and you're ready to learn, we want to hear from you. No experience needed - just bring the passion, and we'll do the rest.