Small World Journeys is a female-owned educational tour operator that runs multi-day tours for student groups. We work with schools and their teachers and we've got a heart of green!

Groups Coordinators play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of our tours. Their primary responsibilities encompass meticulous planning and coordination of all logistical aspects of group travel, and acting as the key communication point with teachers.

You'll populate and maintain our CRM, liaise with suppliers, and coordinate bus and guide bookings. You'll prepare trip documents, equipment, and donation materials, ensuring all elements are ready and professional. You will have complete ownership of your tours from start to finish.

Robust communication is key—email and phone contact with teachers must be clear and polished. You'll manage folders, update allocation documents, and report incidents promptly. Financial tasks include paying supplier invoices, tracking tour expenses, and reconciling budgets using QuickBooks.

Post-tour, you'll gather feedback, send follow-ups, and ensure equipment is cleaned and stored. Occasionally, you'll join tours to scout new locations and better understand operations. You'll also support general office duties and sustainability initiatives.

This role suits someone who is independent and confident, someone who thrives on multitasking, takes ownership, and values environmental and community impact.

YOU:

- Experienced in travel planning, education, or event management
- Ridiculously organised — spreadsheets are your love language
- A grammar guru with flawless spelling and punctuation (your emails make teachers swoon)
- Solutions-focused, decisive, and resourceful — you don't focus on problems; you find solutions and make independent decisions
- Passionate about the environment and live a "green" lifestyle
- An Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows long-term employment (sorry, 88-day visa applicants do not qualify)




- A multi-tasking ninja who thrives on juggling projects
- EXTREMELY detail oriented – this role handles hundreds of details
- Flexible and adaptable — you understand the rhythm of small business life
- Assertive and confident in saying "no" when necessary
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. You canwrite formulas in Excel; you know the keyboard shortcuts and your Outlook folders are meticulous
- A contributor of ideas and constructive feedback in team meetings
- A Cairns local with insider knowledge of the region is desirable
- Accountable & resilient — you own your mistakes and grow from them without dwelling on them
- Equipped with reliable transport
- Either already hold or are willing to obtain:

· An Open drivers license · A Queensland Driver's Authority (DA)

JOB DETAILS:

- The terms and conditions of your employment will be those set out in the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020 (Part time, Level 3)
- Full time – 38 hours per week
- Role is primarily Mondayto Friday, with the understanding that on occasion you may need to work on a Saturday or Sunday if a group is arriving on that day. There is daily flexibility in start times.
- Full time employees receive a bonus every time a group re-books
- Full time employees get volunteer time to help in the community
- Full time employees get a monthly stipend to be used towards products or services that support mental health
- Role begins when we find the right candidate

We understand it's frustrating to apply for a job and not get a response. You have our commitment that all applications will be responded to within three days. Conversely, please give us the courtesy of thoroughly reading the above description and telling us in a cover letter why you'd be good at this particular role of Groups Coordinator. If we don't receive a cover letter or you do not have the ability/visa to work in this role for more than a year unfortunately we cannot consider you for this role and in this case will NOT respond to your application. No calls please.

📌 Educational Groups Coordinator for Tour Company (Cairns North)
🏢 Small World Journeys
📍 Cairns North