New Reef tourism campaign offers 'best job in the world'
The State Government and Tourism Queensland are searching the globe for candidates for the "Best Job in the World" - a $150,000 six month contract based on a Great Barrier Reef island. ...
... "The successful applicant will live on Hamilton Island for six months and travel to other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef and report back on their adventures to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries, video updates.
"They'll also have to talk to media from time to time about what they're doing so they can't be too shy and they'll have to love the sea, the sun, the outdoors.
"The fact that they will be paid to explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel and generally live the Queensland lifestyle makes this undoubtedly the best job in the world.
"They'll have a great job and be doing a great job for tourism in Queensland at the same time."
Airfares from the successful applicant's home country and live-in accommodation on Queensland's Hamilton Island are included.
Applicants can come from anywhere in the world and the job description includes exploring the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swimming, snorkelling, making friends with the locals and generally enjoying the tropical Queensland climate and lifestyle. Candidates will still have to undertake a genuine recruitment process. ...
... Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said the "Best Job in the World" was the type of cutting edge marketing strategy Tourism Queensland was renowned for. ...
... Ms Boyle said in addition to a salary package of AUD $150,000 for the six month contract, the successful applicant would receive return airfares from the nearest capital city in their home country, accommodation on Hamilton Island, travel insurance for the contract period, computer, internet, digital video and stills camera access.
"They will also have access to and report on visits to all the Great Barrier Reef islands that run from Cairns to Bundaberg.
"How would it be if you were suffering the current harsh Winter in New York, Paris and London to be able to escape and work somewhere as amazing as the Great Barrier Reef."
Applications are open until February 22. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1. ...
... "This is a legitimate job which is open to anyone and everyone".
"Well almost everyone - as much as I would love to, I don't think I'll be allowed to apply."
Potential applicants can apply on
www.islandreefjob.com and visitors to the site can learn more about Australia's unique Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
About the application process
Candidates are required to create a 60 second or less video application in English explaining why they are uniquely qualified for the job. Candidates are also required to complete an application form and upload the video to
www.islandreefjob.com. Applications open on 10th January and close 22nd February 2009. Tourism Queensland and their representatives in international markets will select ten candidates and visitors to
www.islandreefjob.com will have the chance to select one Wild Card candidate. All candidates will participate in an interview selection process which will be held on a number of the Islands of the Great Barrier, on the 3rd - 6th May, 2009. ...
