Ten years ago Elise took a career break from being a Registered Nurse and reinvented herself as a tour guide. It has been a transformative experience, offering physical and mental health benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, and the chance to engage with and care for others.
From retirement to an endless road trip – Meet the WA couple doing things right!
Did someone say work-life balance? Meet RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park receptionist and groundskeeper, Jean and Iian. Jean and Iian have been living the good life on the road for three years since taking their hard earned long-service leave.
Meet Outback Flavour Creator, Toby Fisher
Meet Toby – the travelling chef from South London, who’s made his mark working in Michelin restaurants across Europe, and now calls Western Australia’s Coral Coast home.
SPOTLIGHT ON: ERIC CORRIGAN
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
I’m a meeter and greeter, I used to guide the tours now does the meet and greet as people come in down at the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum (the Forts). I used to volunteer 7 days a week, I then moved to a couple of days a week, now I only do four hours a week on a Sunday morning.
SPOTLIGHT ON: SUE O’CONNOR
What do you love most about the industry?
When I discovered tourism and found out I could actually get paid to travel, my Dad’s words rang in my ears. He said to me once a long time ago “Sue, the luckiest people in the world are those that find something they’re passionate about and then find someone to pay them to do it”. It took me a long time, but I’m finally there Dad!
SPOTLIGHT ON: ANDRE BURFORD
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
Each day brings different situations and challenges; but typically, my day commences with reviewing and preparing for our VIP arrivals and departures, our scheduled functions and the general ins and outs of the day. Once all my admin duties are completed, I work with my team on the floor to review all guests’ requests and transport requirements. Our goal is to meet and farewell all guests and assist them to the extent possible while they’re with us.
SPOTLIGHT ON: ELISE PARKER
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
My days are spent enjoying the best job in the world whilst I host guests on our Signature 4 Day walk on the Cape to Cape track. I love being a Lead/Head Guide and sharing this special corner of the world with our guests. Over 4 days we show case the best of the Cape to Cape walking 42 km and ending each day with beautiful accommodation, wines and food.
SPOTLIGHT ON: RAELENE JOHNS
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
I spend my days at the caravan park doing front office administration, simply put I’m working on bookings and communicating with and managing guests. I’ll jump into cleaning too if needed.
SPOTLIGHT ON: RONALD COLIJN
Tell us how you spend your days. What do you do?
My days are spend serving our wonderful customers, our community, and guiding staff in gaining experience, skills and knowledge for our hospitality industry. I love working with junior staff and seeing them thrive and grow. Typically, it’s a 7.30am until 4.00pm day which I find are great hours!