Join the Howling Husky Pack – Do you have what it takes?

Are You Passionate About Huskies and Creating Unforgettable Experiences?

 

Current Open Positions 2025

Below, you’ll find all of our current job openings.

For enquiries and to apply, please email us at:

chloe@howlinghuskys.com.au

When applying, please use the subject line: Winter 2025 – Position Application and include a cover letter specifying the position you wish to apply for, along with your resume attached.

At Howling Husky Sled Dog Tours, our dogs, staff, and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We take immense pride in the love and care we provide for our huskies and guests. One example of this commitment is the thorough training our guides undergo before leading tours independently. Our passion for huskies and delivering a magical, unforgettable experience shines through as we share the rich history of these incredible dogs with our visitors. We strive to create lasting memories while educating our clients about the beauty and heritage of huskies.

2025 Winter Positions Available

If you believe you have what it takes to join our pack, now is your chance to apply…

This winter, we’re looking to expand our two-legged team and have the following positions available:

Guides - Up to 6 days/week

Administration/Social Media Assistants - 5 days/week


About You:
Our ideal team members are easy-going yet hard-working, fit, capable, and ready to put in long hours in extreme conditions. You’ll be part of a supportive team, and your role will be essential in ensuring a safe and magical experience for our guests.

Guide Responsibilities

  • Guide dog sled tours, ranging from 30 minutes to full-day experiences.

  • Guide snowmobile tours (no experience required but ideal)

  • Plan and prepare for dog sledding tours.

  • Deliver safety speeches to clients regarding both their well-being and the dogs’.

  • Responsible for the safety of all clients and dogs on tours

  • Maintenance and repair of equipment, kennels, sleds and buggies

  • Trail grooming with snowmobile

  • Daily care, cleanup, and monitoring of dogs as expected by Howling Huskys standard

  • Participation in pre-season setup and trail clearing and post season cleanup

  • Commitment to getting to know the dogs before tour season - all dogs names to be learned within 3 days. Being comfortable and having a strong bond with your team makes working with them easier throughout the season and is expected before guiding tours.

  • Committed to preseason training

  • Creating a fun experience for all clients at all times

  • Can work in rain or shine 8-16 hours a day outside

  • Learn about our tour locations, dog breeds and the sport of dog sledding so that it can be taught to our clients

Guide Qualifications

  • Love and respect for both dogs and the winter environment

  • Current working with children checks

  • Self-motivated, can-do, positive attitude, resourceful and energetic

  • Able to work well in a team and possess solid interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lead and entertain a group of guests

  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions due to weather, guests, dogs and trails

  • Experience leading outdoor tours is a plus but not required

  • Can lift and carry 20kg without assistance (ie dogs, equipment, food)

  • No previous dog sledding or snowmobile/skidoo experience required

  • Successfully complete basic training and animal husbandry course run by Howling Huskys during pre-season, this course is conducted at our kennel in the Victorian High Country.

 

Administration and Marketing RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Presented well, professional and well-mannered attitude

  • Front counter, checking clients in and out in fast paced environment

  • Selling merchandise and tours

  • Cash handling

  • Emailing clients

  • Marketing through our social media

  • Website updates

  • Talking with clients on the phone

  • MUST LOVE DOGS!

  • Must have a happy and welcoming personality

Admin Qualifications

  • Love and respect for both dogs and the winter environment

  • Current working with children checks

  • Self-motivated, can-do, positive attitude, resourceful and energetic

  • Able to work well in a team and possess solid interpersonal skills

  • Ability to entertain a group of guests

  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions due to weather, guests, dogs and trails

  • Experience on a laptop, using excel, word, booking systems

  • Can lift and carry 20kg without assistance (ie dogs, equipment, food)

  • Successfully complete basic training and animal husbandry course run by Howling Huskys during pre-season, this course is conducted at our kennel in the Victorian High Country.

Employment Dates

  • You will be required to complete a Howling Huskys basic training and animal husbandry course starting:

    > Guides - 12th May 2025 - 3rd June 2025

    > Admin/social media assistants - 26th May 2025 - 3rd June 2025

  • You will be paid an hourly rate after completing the training course and employed as a casual with seasonal full-time hours depending on snow conditions.

  • Employment contract until 30th September 2025 - some extensions possible depending on bookings or can volunteer at the farm following the season with food and accommodation in return.

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