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Position Summary
A Sundowners Group Leader accompanies every group trip. The Group Leaders' primary role and responsibility is to ensure the successful operation of Sundowners trips as published in the brochure. This specifically relates to ensuring group members enjoyment, safety and health on each trip and that all local operators provide the services contracted by Sundowners.
Group Leaders must possess a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the local people, cultures and countries visited and have the ability to relate this to all Sundowners travellers
Group Leaders must possess a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Sundowners travellers
Group Leaders must be resilient, prepared to live and work ‘in the field’ for the entire season
Group Leaders must be able to use their initiative and resourcefulness to make decisions, sometimes in difficult situations, and accept responsibility for their actions
Group Leaders must always act in the best interests of Sundowners and its clients
Major Responsibilities
 To lead, coordinate and participate in all aspects of a designated group journey. This includes liaising with local people and physical activities such as trekking and assisting with baggage.
 Manage and maintain good group interaction and morale
 Ensure group health and safety at all times
 To operate trips as per the brochure itinerary, ensuring delivery of all services and inclusions
 Provide an organised but fun and enjoyable atmosphere for our group members
 Work within a trip budget
 Reliably handle money and keep accurate accounts of all expenditure
 Provide a written report on each trip
 Produce trip notes and updates for leader manuals
 Maintain company dress code
 Ensure trips operate within Sundowners guidelines (eg. 'no drugs' policy)
 Manage and maintain strong relationships with local operators and local people
 Be prepared and be able to resolve conflict (group or local issues or other)
 Be able to make a decision and take responsibility for it
 Be able to respect and implement a company decision, even if not in agreement with it
 Regularly communicate with Operations (usually by e-mail and occasionally by phone)
 Train new Group Leaders as required
 Provide travellers with information regarding the history, culture and geography of each trip
 Be sensitive to minimising the environmental impact of group travel (eg. removing litter and minimising the use of firewood)
 Check validity of client and leader trip documents – passports, visas and insurance at the start of a trip and rectify problems
 Regularly keep group members fully briefed and informed regarding the trip itinerary and activities
 Obtain visas and permits for group and self as required
 Maintain a valid passport
 Have and maintain current first aid qualifications
 Manage and maintain a personal first aid kit
Essential Skills and Attributes
 Exceptional interpersonal skills - ability to interact with people from a broad range of countries, cultures and ages
 Exceptional verbal communication skills
 Good written skills
 Leadership skills and qualities
 Understanding of financial management and basic accounting
 Ability to work alone without supervision
 Respect for local cultures and lifestyles
 Friendly personality
 Be adaptable, have initiative and be able to learn quickly
 Decisive decision maker
 Possess stamina and resilience
 Be tolerant, honest, responsible and accountable
 Have a sense of humour
 Be physically fit
 Possess common sense
 Extensive overseas travel experience, preferably covering multiple continents
Desirable skills and abilities
 Relevant languages - or at least an aptitude for learning languages
 Broad life experience
 Tertiary qualifications
 Resident of Australia
Prerequisites for employment
 Be able to depart Australia by March/April 2007 (returning September/October 2007)
 Be able to commit to a second season in 2008 (March-October or similar)
 Be able to provide bond and flight contribution at time of accepting position
 Hold a passport valid for at least 12 months and with 10+ clear pages
 Hold (or be prepared to obtain) a St John’s Ambulance First Aid Certificate Level 2 (workplace course) or equivalent
 Pass a medical examination that includes an HIV test (required for Russian business visa)
 Have an absolute commitment to providing outstanding levels of service
Salary & Conditions
Salary
Group Leaders start at AUD $40 per trip day, with a structured salary scale to reflect increasing experience and skill. Tax is deducted at the amount determined by your Employment Declaration. The nett amount is paid monthly, into your nominated bank account. Wages are paid only after your latest on-trip accounts have been received by Sundowners Operations.
Please Note: salary is not paid whilst conducting your administrative and on road training. However all accommodation and living expenses are covered for this period assuming they are both covered together, overseas. If administrative training is conducted separately in Melbourne, before departure expenses will not be covered.
Superannuation (Australian Residents only)
Superannuation (at the required %) is calculated from your gross salary and paid into your nominated account at the end of each season (once your finish date is established).
Workcover/Insurance (Australian Residents only)
You are insured against injury and illness in the course of your overseas and any Australian based employment under the Victorian Workcover scheme (Australia). You must advise Sundowners of any pre-existing medical conditions and allergies that may be important in case of hospitalisation and/or insurance compliance. Personal insurance is compulsory and at Group Leaders’ own expense.
On road living expenses
All reasonable living expenses will be covered whilst leading trips or conducting research in-between trips. This includes meals, transportation (including flights), sightseeing and visas. All expenses are recorded in tour accounts. Sundowners will not cover the cost of personal communication, personal clothing and equipment, or excessive alcohol consumption.
Holiday
Holidays accrue on the basis of 5 days (1 week) for each 12 weeks of group leading. Any time spent between trips does not accrue holidays. Holidays can be taken during the season or paid out at the end of your employment. Holidays taken during the season are dependent on scheduling and deployment requirements. All expenses are the responsibility of the leader.
Sundowners does not cover the following costs:
 Cost of passport or renewal
 10 passport photos (required at start of employment)
 Personal insurance
 First Aid certificate
 Medical examination
 Vaccinations
 Cost of personal medical kit
 Any other associated expenses |
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