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Old 13-01-2009, 02:47 PM   #1
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Default The best job in the world?

Until a few minutes ago, I wasn't looking for a job... but I think I've just changed my mind.

http://www.islandreefjob.com/

"The Best Job in the World – Island Caretaker Great Barrier Reef

About the job

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.

Other duties may include (but are not limited to)

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.

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.

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.

About the job package

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."

Applications are now open.

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Old 13-01-2009, 02:59 PM   #2
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Wow, sounds too good to be true!!
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Old 13-01-2009, 03:33 PM   #3
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Playboy photographer FTW.
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Old 13-01-2009, 03:35 PM   #4
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Old 13-01-2009, 03:39 PM   #5
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nah i'd have to say.. gettin paid 75k for a 6 month holiday.. WOO! lol that would be an amazing time up on the island with all those things to do - and you probably wouldnt need to spend a cent!
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Old 13-01-2009, 04:11 PM   #6
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nah i'd have to say.. gettin paid 75k for a 6 month holiday.. WOO! lol that would be an amazing time up on the island with all those things to do - and you probably wouldnt need to spend a cent!


Well, it's even better than you think, because the $150k is for the 6 months...
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Old 13-01-2009, 05:44 PM   #7
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I applied! lol! Wonder if ill get a reply! :
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Old 13-01-2009, 06:09 PM   #8
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i already work six months for that ,and its permanent . interesting way to advertise but .on our news the lady said that money will come back ten fold ,just getting the place known ,take a hint mr ford .
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Old 13-01-2009, 09:10 PM   #9
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it's the feed the fish part of the contract , i'd be worried about . dont worry you wont have to feed them all. only one , SHARK. AT THE EXPIRY OF THE 6 MONTHS .
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Old 13-01-2009, 09:14 PM   #10
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If I wasn't a civil designer, I'd apply for it haha.
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Old 15-01-2009, 08:46 PM   #11
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best job in the world? go to youtube and type in ken block.
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Old 15-01-2009, 09:11 PM   #12
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best job in the world? go to youtube and type in ken block.


ummmmm not quite what i would call the best job in the world . but it's just me :

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=qDi0MZ...eature=related
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Old 16-01-2009, 08:47 AM   #13
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ummmmm not quite what i would call the best job in the world . but it's just me :

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=qDi0MZ...eature=related
watch the gymkhana one or the snowboarding one
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Old 15-01-2009, 08:58 PM   #14
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no company car? what a rip off!
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Old 16-01-2009, 08:21 AM   #15
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Best job in the world = F1 car tester

heaps of cash, fang an F1 car and are expected to destroy it, no pressure of having to win.

done
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Old 16-01-2009, 09:27 AM   #16
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I'm a Health Security Officer at a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center.....

I'm on night shift, payed to play video games and watch DVD's all night... and a good wage too!

on day shift, payed to play Nintendo Wii with consumers all day... and did i mention, being around these people, is like being around Looney Toons!.
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Old 16-01-2009, 11:10 AM   #17
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and did i mention, being around these people, is like being around Looney Toons!.
Because they believe they are Looney Toons and are here for your entertainment?
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Old 16-01-2009, 11:11 AM   #18
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Because they believe they are Looney Toons and are here for your entertainment?

Pretty much :P It's a great job lol. Not for those who are uncomfortable with mental Illness and, well, criminal insanity :P
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Old 16-01-2009, 11:16 AM   #19
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Is that job for real? Why would they pay $150k ??
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Old 16-01-2009, 01:54 PM   #20
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its a publicity stunt to get more tourism to hamilton island
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