Career pathway
Outdoor Adventure Guides
ANZSCO 4522
Employed
4,300
Part-time share
31%
Female share
36%
Median weekly earnings
$1,298
Median age
36 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Outdoor Adventure Guides direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting.
What they typically do
- Meeting members of a tour on arrival and making introductions
- Organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting
- Setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that equipment is safe and in working condition
- Demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
- Providing advice on safety measures, and ensuring that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
- Responding to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and taking appropriate further action if required
- Answering questions and advising on local interest points within a specific region
- May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
28.8%
VIC
26.4%
QLD
16.5%
WA
11%
SA
7.4%
TAS
4.1%
ACT
3%
NT
2.8%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Outdoor Adventure Guides.
- View qualification
Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
SIS40621 · AQF 4 · 31 providers
- View qualification
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
SIS30619 · AQF 3 · 36 providers
- View qualification
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
SIS20419 · AQF 2 · 53 providers
