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Cooee Tours is a growing Brisbane-based coach tour operator looking for passionate people to join our team. We hire coach drivers, tour guides, and operations staff who love Australia, love people, and want a career that actually takes them somewhere.

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🚌 Coach Driver Roles
🎙️ Tour Guide Positions
📋 Operations & Admin
📍 Based in Brisbane
🌴 Full-Time & Casual
Why Work With Us

More Than a Job — It's a Way of Life

Cooee Tours is a small, passionate team where every person matters. Here's what makes us a genuinely great place to build a career in Queensland's tourism industry.

See Queensland Every Day

Work in some of Australia's most beautiful destinations — Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, hinterland, wine country, and beyond.

Close-Knit Team

We're small enough that every person makes a real difference. No corporate red tape — just a genuine team that has your back.

Growing Business

We're a growing tour operator with expanding routes, new vehicles, and increasing demand. Join now and grow with us.

Flexible Arrangements

Full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities available. We work with your situation — whether you want regular hours or a varied schedule.

Meaningful Work

We champion accessible travel. Our team helps people of all abilities experience Australia — that's genuinely rewarding work.

Training & Support

Full induction and ongoing destination-specific briefings. We want you to succeed and will support you to get there.

Life on the Road

What It Actually Feels Like to Work Here

Our drivers and guides aren't just employees — they're storytellers, hosts, and the face of Cooee Tours for every guest who boards our coaches. On a typical day you might start at Roma Street at 7am, watch the sun rise over the hinterland, share a meal with guests in a vineyard restaurant, and be home in time for dinner.

On multi-day tours, you'll travel Australia's most scenic routes, stay in comfortable regional accommodation, and build real connections with the guests who join you. Many guests come back year after year to travel with the same driver or guide.

10+ Years Operating
4.8★ Avg. Guest Rating
QLD & Beyond

"The best part of this job is watching a guest who's nervous about travelling experience something magical — and knowing you made it happen."

— Cooee Tours Driver, 4 years with the team
Current Opportunities

Tour Guide & Driver Jobs in Brisbane

These are the types of roles we recruit for. Current availability varies — express your interest and we'll match you to the right opportunity.

🚌 Coach Driver — Day & Multi-Day Tours

📍 Brisbane, QLD Full-Time Casual Available 🚌 MR / HR Licence
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Our coach drivers are the heartbeat of every Cooee tour. You're not just the person behind the wheel — you're the host, the calm presence in any situation, and often the reason guests come back. You'll drive our modern fleet on scenic day tours across Queensland and multi-day coach holidays along the east coast and beyond.

We're looking for experienced commercial drivers with a genuine passion for customer service and a natural warmth with people. Previous tourism or passenger transport experience is ideal, but not essential — we'll train the right person.

Requirements

  • ✓ MR or HR licence (vehicle class dependent)
  • ✓ Current Queensland Driver Authority
  • ✓ Clean driving record (zero serious incidents)
  • ✓ Current First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • ✓ Valid Australian work rights
  • ✓ Flexibility for early starts, weekends & multi-day tours

What We Offer

🌅 Work at Queensland's most scenic destinations
💰 Competitive hourly rate + super
🎓 Full induction and route familiarisation
🚌 Drive modern, well-maintained coaches
👥 Supportive small team environment
🗓️ Full-time and casual rostering available

🎙️ Tour Guide — Queensland Day Tours

📍 Brisbane, QLD Full-Time Casual Available 🗣️ Public Speaking
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Tour guiding is one of the most rewarding jobs in Australian tourism — and Cooee Tours guides are among Queensland's best. You'll lead guests through the Gold Coast hinterland, Sunshine Coast markets, Tamborine Mountain, wine regions, and beyond, sharing stories, local knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for this extraordinary corner of the country.

We value personality and storytelling ability above formal qualifications. If you know Queensland well, love people, and can engage a group with warmth and confidence, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

  • ✓ Strong knowledge of Queensland destinations
  • ✓ Confident public speaking & storytelling ability
  • ✓ Current First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • ✓ Flexibility for early starts and varied schedules
  • ✓ Valid Australian work rights
  • ✓ Experience in tourism, hospitality, or education preferred

What We Offer

🌅 Lead tours at iconic Queensland locations
💰 Competitive rate + super + tips
🎓 Destination briefings & product training
👥 Welcoming, inclusive team culture
🗓️ Full-time and casual opportunities
📈 Opportunity to grow into senior guide roles

📋 Operations & Administration Coordinator

📍 Brisbane, QLD Full-Time Part-Time Considered
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Behind every great tour is a great operations team. This role supports the smooth day-to-day running of our tour business — from managing bookings and scheduling drivers to handling customer enquiries and coordinating with venues, attractions, and accommodation partners. You'll be a key link between our guests, our guides, and our suppliers.

Requirements

  • ✓ Strong organisational and multitasking ability
  • ✓ Clear communication — phone, email, and in person
  • ✓ Computer literacy (Office, email, booking systems)
  • ✓ Experience with Rezdy or similar is a bonus
  • ✓ Interest in or experience with the tourism industry
  • ✓ Valid Australian work rights

What We Offer

🏢 Brisbane office base
💰 Competitive salary + super
🌴 Work in the tourism industry
👥 Collaborative, friendly team
📈 Room to grow in a growing business

Express Your Interest

Interested in joining the Cooee Tours team? Fill in your details below and we'll be in touch when a suitable role becomes available. You can also email your resume directly to bookings@cooeetours.com.au with "Career Enquiry" in the subject line.

Include any relevant licences (MR, HR, Driver Authority), certifications (First Aid), or Queensland knowledge you have.

By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy. Your details will only be used for recruitment purposes and kept securely on file. To attach a resume, email it directly to bookings@cooeetours.com.au with "Career Enquiry" in the subject line.

Common Questions

Careers FAQ

For most coach driving positions you'll need a Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) licence — the specific class depends on the vehicles you'd be operating. You'll also need a current Queensland Driver Authority (passenger transport accreditation) and a clean driving record. We can discuss exact requirements when you express interest — the right person and right attitude matter most.

Formal tourism qualifications are helpful but not essential. We value strong local knowledge of Queensland, engaging communication skills, and genuine enthusiasm above certificates. A Certificate III or IV in Tourism or Guiding is a plus, and a current First Aid certificate is required (we support you to obtain one if needed). What we can't teach is passion — if you have it, we want to talk.

Day tour drivers and guides typically start early morning (often 6–7am) and finish mid-to-late afternoon. Multi-day tour roles involve overnight travel and stays for the duration of the tour. Office and operations roles are generally Monday–Friday during business hours. Weekend and public holiday work is common for on-tour roles, and is compensated accordingly.

Yes, all new team members receive a full induction covering safety procedures, company policies, customer service standards, and vehicle familiarisation. Tour guides receive destination-specific briefings and shadow experienced guides on their first tours. We want you to start confident, and we'll make sure you do.

We consider applications from anyone with valid Australian work rights. Please mention your visa type and any work entitlement restrictions when you get in touch so we can assess suitability. Holding the required licences and a Queensland Driver Authority is still necessary for driving roles.

Use the expression of interest form above to introduce yourself, then email your resume and any relevant documents to bookings@cooeetours.com.au with "Career Enquiry — [Role Type]" in the subject line. We review all applications and will reach out when a suitable opportunity arises — or when we find someone exceptional we can't pass up.

Our Commitment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cooee Tours is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or any other characteristic protected under Australian law. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are particularly committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the Queensland community and the travellers we serve.

🌏 All Backgrounds Welcome 👴 Age-Friendly Employer ♿ Inclusive Workplace 🏳️ LGBTQ+ Supportive 🪃 First Nations Welcome
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Acknowledgement of Country. Cooee Tours acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways we travel and work on, and pays our deep respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate the living culture, stories, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across every destination we visit.