Best Job Ever!

Best. Job. Ever.

January 14, 2009

The Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia has successfully pulled off one of the best job-related publicity stunts I have ever seen.

The story goes like this. They are looking for a person to be “The Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef”. Honestly. This is the job title.

So what would you have to do? According to their website:

There’s so much to see and do, so you’ll have plenty to write about in your weekly blog. And with so much life above and below the water, you’re sure to capture some entertaining moments for your video diary and photo gallery. To keep you busy, Tourism Queensland will organise a schedule of travel and events on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Your schedule could include sampling a new luxury spa treatment at qualia on Hamilton Island, trying out new snorkelling gear on Heron Island, or bushwalking on Hinchinbrook Island.

Hmm….sounds difficult. So what does it pay?

Living above the Great Barrier Reef for six months is a pretty unique benefit, but you’ll also be well-paid – a salary package of AUD$150,000 for a six-month contract. Plus, your accommodation will be provided on Hamilton Island. And there’s plenty of room if you choose to share your experience with a friend or your family.

So basically, you are going to be paid AUD$150,000 (approx. $99,000 USD) plus accommodations for six months to live the life of leisure on a beautiful island and blog about how wonderful it is.

Sign me up.

And if that wasn’t enough, demand for the site has been so overwhelming, it crashed their servers. Amazing.

Interested?

If you apply, let us know and we may profile you on Gradversity.com.

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