Imagine spending six months on the Islands of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and getting paid six figures for it. Tourism Queensland is running a global search to find someone to do just that!
This once-in-a-lifetime job is a six-month contract to be Island Caretaker on lush and luxurious Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef. With a salary of AUD $150,000 (approximately US$104,000), the Island Caretaker has flexible working hours and the opportunity to explore one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
For six months, the job is to discover and promote what the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef have to offer. As part of the job, 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.
Along with the exotic perk of living above the Great Barrier Reef, the winning applicant will receive round-trip airfare, free accommodation in a three-bedroom luxury house with a private plunge pool and transportation on Hamilton Island, travel insurance for the contract period, computer, Internet, digital video and still camera access. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel to a number of the other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The six-month contract begins on July 1, 2009.
How to apply? Just fill out an application and upload a 60 second or less video in English explaining why you’re the best person for the job. Applications close on Feb. 22, 2009.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.islandreefjob.com.
