Applications open for 'best jobs in the world'
Applications for six roles described as the “best jobs in the world” open today.
They may require relocation to the other side of the world but that should be
part of the fun with these positions, advertised by Australian Tourism.
The jobs were created following on from the success of the post Caretaker of
the Great Barrier Reef – widely dubbed the Best Job in the World – which
attracted 34,000 applicants when it ran in 2009.
This year, job-seekers between the age of 18 and 30 who want something a
little different will find six posts available in locations around
Australia.
The roles include Lifestyle Photographer in Melbourne, Outback Adventurer in
the Northern Territory, Park Ranger in Queensland and Wildlife Caretaker in
South Australia.
Two of the more obscure job titles, which may raise eyebrows at future job
interviews, are Chief Funster in New South Wales and Taste Master in Western
Australia.
Based in Sydney, the “funster” is a social commentator who goes to tourist
industry functions in preparation for events such as the Sydney Festival,
Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve at the harbour.
The Taste Master is a role for food-lovers who will promote produce in Western Australia, tour vineyards, seek out indigenous delicacies, learn how to make wine and beer, and write blog posts about it.
Anyone who is enthusiastic and between 18 and 30 in the UK and Ireland can apply via australia.com/bestjobs.
The jobs were created as a way of enticing young people from around the world to visit Australia and make use of working holiday visas.
“For many young people, Australia’s Working Holiday Maker visa programmes provide the economic means to fund travel plans,” said Andrew McEvoy, the managing director of Tourism Australia.
“We recognise the high levels of youth unemployment in the UK and Ireland, and encourage young people from both countries to apply for one of the roles and to find out more about experiencing our country on a Working Holiday visa.”
In 2009, Ben Southall, the winner of the original competition, spent a year working in the Great Barrier Reef. Despite being stung by a jellyfish he enjoyed the job so much he is still promoting the region, as a “tourism ambassador” for Queensland.
The Taste Master is a role for food-lovers who will promote produce in Western Australia, tour vineyards, seek out indigenous delicacies, learn how to make wine and beer, and write blog posts about it.
Anyone who is enthusiastic and between 18 and 30 in the UK and Ireland can apply via australia.com/bestjobs.
The jobs were created as a way of enticing young people from around the world to visit Australia and make use of working holiday visas.
“For many young people, Australia’s Working Holiday Maker visa programmes provide the economic means to fund travel plans,” said Andrew McEvoy, the managing director of Tourism Australia.
“We recognise the high levels of youth unemployment in the UK and Ireland, and encourage young people from both countries to apply for one of the roles and to find out more about experiencing our country on a Working Holiday visa.”
In 2009, Ben Southall, the winner of the original competition, spent a year working in the Great Barrier Reef. Despite being stung by a jellyfish he enjoyed the job so much he is still promoting the region, as a “tourism ambassador” for Queensland.
