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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.

About the location

Stretching for 2,600 kilometres, and composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900

islands, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia is the world’s largest coral reef

system. The World Heritage Listed area supports a diversity of wildlife including whales,

dolphins, sea turtles and more than 1,500 species of fish. The reef is an extremely

popular destination for tourists, sustainably managing approximately 2 million visitors

each year.

Education/Experience Requirements:

A broad range of experience will be considered, but the successful applicant should

posses:

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills

- Good written and verbal English skills

- An adventurous attitude

- Willingness to try new things

- A passion for the outdoors

- Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkelling and/or diving

- Ability to engage with others

- At least one year’s relevant experience

How to apply:

Want the best job in the world? If you enjoy new experiences and you can spare six

months to enjoy life above the Great Barrier Reef, you’re already in with a good chance.

It’s easy to apply.

Step 1: Create a video application (in English and in 60 seconds or less) telling us why

you’re the best person for the job and demonstrating your knowledge of the Islands of the

Great Barrier Reef.

Step 2: Fill out a brief application form and upload your video to www.islandreefjob.com.

Applications close 11.59pm UTC 22nd February 2009

Applications open on 2.00pm UTC 9th January and close 11.59pm UTC 22nd February

2009.

About the application process:

Eleven candidates will be invited to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef for an interview

from the 3rd to the 7th May 2009. So, if you want the best job in the world, you’ll need to

be available to travel to Queensland for the final interview selection process. You’ll also

need to be available to start work on the 1st July 2009.

Tourism Queensland will select ten candidates. Visitors to www.islandreefjob.com will

have the chance to select one Wild Card candidate, who will also participate in the final

interview selection process.

All applicants must be eligible for a short term business visa for the interview selection

process and a long term temporary employee visa for the contract period.

For more information and to apply please visit www.islandreefjob.com.

Вот список самых частых вопросов. FAQ

The Job

Is this a real job?

Absolutely. This is a genuine position with Tourism Queensland. There’ll be a thorough recruitment process – this isn’t a competition based on luck.

It sounds too good to be true. What’s the catch?

There is no catch. This is a rare opportunity to help Tourism Queensland promote the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. So, we’re looking for someone to experience Queensland’s unique islands and report back to us (and the world) about the adventures they are having.

What are the duties of the Island Caretaker?

The Island Caretaker will need to post a weekly blog, photo diaries and create video updates to let the world know about the unique experiences available on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. There will also be some interviews with members of the media. The contract involves spending six months on Hamilton Island, one of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The Island Caretaker will also travel to other islands and enjoy activities such as sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, picnics, bushwalking and more.

What is included with the job?

One return airfare from your nearest capital city in your home country, accommodation and transport on Hamilton Island, travel insurance for the six-month contract period, access to a computer, internet, digital video and stills camera, plus travel to a number of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

What are the start and finish dates for the job?

The position commences 1st July 2009 and the contract finishes on the 1st of January 2010.

If I am the successful applicant, can I bring my partner and/or family as well?

The Island Caretaker will be able to bring a friend or relative (maximum numbers apply). Tourism Queensland will provide one return airfare for the successful applicant from the nearest capital city in your home country. Any additional costs associated with having other people participate in the experience won’t be covered by Tourism Queensland and will be the responsibility of the people travelling.

Where will I be living if I am successful?

The Island Caretaker will live in a three-bedroom home on Hamilton Island.

What are the facilities and transport like where the successful applicant will stay?

The home is equipped with all modern facilities, including kitchen and laundry facilities, air conditioning, a computer and internet access (so you can complete your weekly blog entries and upload photos and videos). You’ll also have transport to get around the island and ferries are available between Hamilton Island and the mainland.

How often will the successful employee be paid?

The salary will be paid fortnightly throughout the contract period. If the contract is terminated prior to the 1st January 2010, the salary will be paid prorata.

Who will be my employer and who will I report to?

Tourism Queensland will be employing the successful candidate, reporting to the Senior International Marketing Coordinator, Brand and Marketing Services Department.

If any unforeseen circumstances arise, will there be an opportunity to travel back home?

The successful candidate must be available for the six months of the contract, but in the case of an emergency, you’ll be able to travel home (at your own cost).

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Applying

How do you apply?

Create and upload a short video explaining why you’re the best person for the job and demonstrating your knowledge of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Make sure it's entertaining and engaging. Videos should be under 60 seconds long with a file size under 100MB. There’s also a brief application form to fill out.

How old do you have to be to apply?

All applicants must be eighteen years of age (or over) as of the 1st January 2009.

Will all applications be displayed online?

Video applications will be moderated to ensure they’re suitable to be posted, but every application that’s accepted can be viewed on the website.

I don’t have a video camera, how do I enter (or how do I record my entry)?

Every application requires a video element. If you don’t own a video camera or have a video feature on your phone or computer, use your network of friends and family to access a video recording device.

What should my application/video include?

Briefly explain why you’re the best person for the job and demonstrate your knowledge of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Most importantly, create an entertaining video.

How will I know if my video has been accepted?

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has passed through moderation with a link to your video online to send to your friends and family.

What kind of checks will be carried out?

The selection process will include psychological testing, as well as a possible police background check and medical examination (for visa applications).

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The Interview / Choosing the Successful Applicant

What are the selection criteria?

We’re looking for applicants with an adventurous attitude, passion for the outdoors and good communication skills. See the full position description and criteria here.

How will I know if I’m selected for an interview?

Candidates selected for interviews will be announced on this website and contacted by Tourism Queensland.

What happens if I’m selected for an interview but can’t make the dates?

Applicants must be available for a 4-day interview (plus travel time) from 3rd–7th May 2009 and the six-month contract period of 1st July 2009 to 1st January 2010.

Where will the interview be held?

The job interviews will be held on Hamilton Island – one of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

Do I have to pay to attend the interview?

Travel costs and accommodation for candidates selected for an interview will be covered by Tourism Queensland. However, personal and incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

What will the interview be like?

There’ll be a panel-style interview as well as group activities with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the life above the Great Barrier Reef.

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Visa, Passports and Travel Requirements

Do I need a passport?

If you’re travelling from a country other than Australia, you’ll need to have a valid passport to visit the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.

What about visas?

Applicants from countries other than Australia will need to qualify for an Australian visa. Tourism Queensland will provide successful candidates with the paperwork they need to complete. Click here for more information on Australian visas.

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Key dates

What are the key dates?