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ANZSCO 452214Updated 2026-01-29
Mountain or Glacier Guide
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 52k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1000
Salary range: AUD 47k-AUD 57k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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Role overview
Mountain or Glacier Guides plan, organise and provide guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.
What you do
- • Meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions.
- • Organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor mountaineering and trekking adventures.
- • Sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures that equipment is safe and in working condition.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
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Tasks
- • Answers questions and advises on local interest points within a specific region.
- • Demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation.
- • May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1000
Annual median: AUD 52k
Range: AUD 47k-AUD 57k