Talk about a dream job – bush walking, breathing in the fresh air and getting paid for the privilege. Employment Office recently filled unique roles for casual bush walking guides at Australia’s newest luxury getaway, Spicers Canopy, an accredited Eco Tourism site forming part of the successful Spicers Retreats, Hotels and Lodges brand.

It’s the ultimate tree change for the frustrated worker – swap peak hour traffic for keeping fit in the Boonah/Warwick areas, a desk for the bush, work wear for a pair of hiking boots and an air-conditioned office for fresh air.

Employment Office Director Tudor Marsden-Huggins said, while the qualifications and experience requirements for such unique roles were a little out-of-the-ordinary, an individual tailored recruitment campaign resulted in multiple hires for Spicers Canopy.

“Many people dream of turning their hobbies into a job and it can be quite difficult attracting candidates with the passion as well as the required qualifications,” Mr Marsden-Huggins said.

“With the assistance of Employment Office, Spicers Canopy hired not one, but two highly suitable candidates for their Casual Bush Walking Tour Guide role,” he said.

“Not only did the successful candidates display all of the necessary requirements of a professional bush walker, but they were passionate about getting to know new people and capable of teaching others about the Australian bush and local history – it was a complete package.”

Spicers is a progressive luxury accommodation brand renowned for offering unique experiences and services, so 'out of the box' positions are not unusual.

Along with the unique qualifications for each position, the hotel/retreat brand is always on the lookout for candidates with "the Spicers passion".

Employment Office is proud to have found candidates that ticked all of the boxes for the Bush Walking Tour Guide position, with the successful new recruits settling into their new roles at Spicers Canopy.