Position Vacant: Relief Fishing Guides at Dhipirri

Dhipirri Barra and Sportfishing Lodge is looking to add quality individuals to join our team of fishing guides for the rest of our 2026 season that runs until December this year.

In the short term we are looking for a relief guide for June and July 2026.

You will be working under Dhipirri owner Darren Nickolls who has vast experience in the industry, and has been expertly training guides at Dhipirri since 2013.

Please contact Lodge Manager Matt Hansen via email [email protected] or call him on 0424 655 931 to discuss.

Position Vacant: Expressions of interest for Relief Guides for 2026.

Location: Dhipirri Barra and Sportfishing Lodge, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

Starting Date: Relief Guides – June/July. We’d love to have a chat if this is something you would like to explore, with the possibility of relief guides becoming full time in the future should another spot open up.

 

What we are looking for:

• True desire to have a career in guiding.
• Must have knowledge of fishing, especially Barramundi.
• Must conduct yourself in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Must must must be a people person – it is extremely important to be able to interact and establish good relationships with clients on a daily basis.
• Be clean, tidy, look presentable and must have good manners.
• Take pride in your work and respect the equipment you are using.
• Willingness to work as a team with your fellow guides, sharing knowledge to ensure that clients are the number one focus and have the best experience possible.
• Possess some mechanical skills and willingness to learn more.
• Self-motivated and energetic individual.
• Ability to adapt and live in a very remote location.
• Work well in a team environment and assist work mates if required.
• We want guides who have a long term vision of employment as a guide (12+ months)

Qualifications needed:

• Must have coxswain certification and boat handling skills.
• Must have a police check required and senior First Aid Certificate.
• Approved Operator (Fishing Guide ID) is necessary – Apply with the Department of Fisheries NT (above listed qualifications needed for application).

A love of what you do is important, and not many jobs have the added perk of being able to go Barra fishing on your days off!

To apply please fill out the form below.

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