| Is this a real job? |
| Absolutely. This is a genuine position
with Tourism Queensland. There’ll be a thorough recruitment process – this
isn’t a competition based on luck. |
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| Tourism Queensland is seeking
applicants for the best job in the world! |
| The role of Island Caretaker is a six-month contract,
based on luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a live-in
position with flexible working hours and key responsibilities include exploring
the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area has to
offer. You’ll be required to report back on your adventures to Tourism
Queensland headquarters in Brisbane (and the rest of the world) via weekly
blogs, photo diary, video updates and ongoing media interviews. On offer
is a unique opportunity to help promote the wondrous Islands of the Great
Barrier Reef. |
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| Other duties may include (but
are not limited to) |
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| Feed the fish - There are over 1,500 species
of fish living in the Great Barrier Reef. Don’t worry – you won’t need
to feed them all. |
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| Clean the pool - The pool has an automatic
filter, but if you happen to see a stray leaf floating on the surface it’s
a great excuse to dive in and enjoy a few laps. |
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| Collect the mail – During your explorations,
why not join the aerial postal service for a day? It’s a great opportunity
to get a bird’s eye view of the reef and islands. |
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| About the job package |
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| Living above the Great Barrier Reef is a pretty
unique benefit, but the successful candidate will also be paid a salary
package of AUD $150,000 for the six-month contract. You’ll receive return
airfares from your nearest capital city (in your home country), accommodation
and transport on Hamilton Island, travel insurance for the contract period,
computer, internet, digital video and stills cameras access, plus travel
to a number of the other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The six-month
contract commences 1st July 2009. |
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| About the location |
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| Stretching for 2,600 kilometres, and composed
of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef
in Queensland, Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system. The
World Heritage Listed area supports a diversity of wildlife including whales,
dolphins, sea turtles and more than 1,500 species of fish. The reef is
an extremely popular destination for tourists, sustainably managing approximately
2 million visitors each year. |
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| Education/Experience Requirements: |
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| A broad range of experience will be considered,
but the successful applicant should posses: |
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| - Excellent interpersonal communication skills |
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| - Good written and verbal English skills |
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| - An adventurous attitude |
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| - Willingness to try new things |
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| - A passion for the outdoors |
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| - Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkelling
and/or diving |
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| - Ability to engage with others |
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| - At least one year’s relevant experience |
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| In the sea around you you will find a World Heritage
Listed natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef. And above the sea, the
Islands of the Great Barrier Reef offer an abundance of wildlife to appreciate
and activities to enjoy. The Island Caretaker will be based on Hamilton
Island – the largest inhabited island in the region. It’s located just
off the coast of Queensland with a wide range of restaurants, activities,
shops and tours. The temperature is warm all year round and the combination
of blue skies, crystal water and pure sands forms the backdrop to an ideal
island life. |
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| How to apply: |
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| Want the best job in the world? If you enjoy new
experiences and you can spare six months to enjoy life above the Great
Barrier Reef, you’re already in with a good chance. |
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| It’s easy to apply |
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| Step 1: Create a video application (in
English and in 60 seconds or less) telling us why you’re the best person
for the job and demonstrating your knowledge of the Islands of the Great
Barrier Reef. |
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| Step 2: Fill out a brief application form
and upload your video to the Island Reef Job website (listed below) Applications
close 11.59pm UTC 22nd February 2009 |
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| About the application process: |
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| Eleven candidates will be invited to the Islands
of the Great Barrier Reef for an interview from the 3rd to the 7th May
2009. So, if you want the best job in the world, you’ll need to be available
to travel to Queensland for the final interview selection process. You’ll
also need to be available to start work on the 1st July 2009. |
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| Tourism Queensland will select ten candidates.
Visitors to the Island Reef Job website will have the chance to select
one Wild Card candidate, who will also participate in the final interview
selection process. |
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| All applicants must be eligible for a short term
business visa for the interview selection process and a long term temporary
employee visa for the contract period. |
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| For more information and to apply please visit
the website: |
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Reef Job website |
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| We have received reports that the Island Reef
Job website has been slow to open, and in some cases it has been offline
due to traffic volume. Keep trying! |
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