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Tourism Australia is reinventing Queensland’s acclaimed campaign, in which Englishman Ben Southall scored a high-paying job as a caretaker of a tropical island in The Whitsundays. They are offering six of the best in Australian Jobs.
Australian Jobs – Each of the jobs will showcase the best tourism attributes of each state and territory.
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NSW
Job name: Chief Funster
Duties: Review festivals and events, Tweet, #tag and post your thoughts, Be a Sydney VIP
Job description
If you’re the life of the party, always in search of the best events and coolest festivals, then why not do it for a living? We’re searching for someone to do just that, as the Chief Funster for NSW. The lucky applicant will be based in Sydney, travelling the state as the social media commentator for NSW, appearing at all the major tourism launches, PR events and industry functions. You will assist to promote events all over the state including food festivals, lifestyle, sports, cultural, entertainment and arts events. Work behind the scenes of Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras and Vivid Festival, all leading up to the spectacular New Years Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour.
QUEENSLAND
Job name: Park ranger
Duties: Check the water temperature, Patrol the beaches, Leave only footprints
Job description
Queensland is a spectacular Australian destination with ancient rainforests, the world’s largest sand island and the incredible Great Barrier Reef. Plus it puts on a lovely 200 days of sunshine every year. As our Park Ranger, you’ll be responsible for protecting and promoting our Australian native plants and animals, rainforest walks, spectacular waterfalls, untouched beaches, dinosaur fossils, indigenous culture and marine life. This is a once in a lifetime experience, where no two days will be the same and you’ll get paid to live a life most people only dream of.
MELBOURNE
Job name: Lifestyle photographer
Duties: Experience hidden secrets and share new trends, Create city and country photo shoots, Encounter local identities, designers and artists
Job description
Work as a lifestyle photojournalist with Time Out Melbourne, one of the world’s leading multichannel media companies. The successful applicant will be skilled in photography, videography and writing features that can capture the essence of Melbourne’s unique lifestyle and the diverse experiences on offer in the state of Victoria. It will be your job to capture the experiences of Melbourne’s laneways, cool cafes, hidden rooftop bars, hot air ballooning, major festivals, music events and life beyond the city, whether its surfing on the Great Ocean Road, skiing at Mt Hotham, abseiling Mt Arapiles, researching little penguins at Phillip Island or winemaking at a leading winery.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Job name: Wildlife Caretaker
Duties: Wake up the kangaroos, Swim with dolphins and sea lions, Explore Kangaroo Island
Job description
As Wildlife Caretaker you will swim with sea lions, come face to face with great white sharks and assist with conservation projects. Your duties will allow you to explore our amazing environment by foot, kayak, bicycle, and boat, taking only photographs and leaving only footprints. On Kangaroo Island you’ll talk to wallabies and cuddle koalas, sunbake with seals on the pristine beach at Seal Bay, feed echidnas in untouched bushland, and play with dolphins in the crystal clear waters.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Job name: Outback adventurer
Duties: Journey through the Outback, Meet the locals, Discover exciting adventures
Job description
As our Outback Adventurer, it’ll be your job to uncover the best adventures, experiences and jobs for working holiday makers across the Northern Territory Australia’s Outback. Get up close and personal with the wildlife, sleep under the stars in a bush camp, soar across postcard-worthy landscapes in a hot air balloon, immerse yourself in indigenous culture, taste traditional bushfoods and gaze upon breathtaking sunsets at Uluru.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Job name: Taste Master
Duties: Eat your way around the state, Forage out the finest produce, Uncover the best bars and restaurants
Job description
Western Australian is known for its fresh produce, gourmet cuisine, world-class vineyards and quality micro-breweries. We’re searching for a Taste Master, someone with a passion for the study of food, who will be responsible for promoting the extraordinary produce from across Western Australia. You will tour the best restaurants, wineries, breweries, pubs and lobster eateries, while also heading off the beaten path to catch some of the freshest seafood on our undiscovered coastline. You’ll also master the art of wine and beer making along with discovering the finest indigenous delicacies.