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Dragonfly
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PostPosted: 14:49 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Now this is a good job Reply with quote

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090112/twl-minder-wanted-for-island-paradise-3fd0ae9.html

get your applications in! ( I know its from the 12th of Jan and hope its not a repost but you can still apply.)

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Australia is advertising the perfect job for someone who wants to take a break from the credit crunch - a six-month sabbatical on a tropical island. Skip related content
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And best of all, says the Queensland Tourist Board, there is absolutely no catch.

The authorities are looking for a caretaker for Hamilton Island, which has year-round sunshine, sandy beaches, warm lagoons and sea life galore.

Free return flights, transfers, expenses and transport are included in the deal, not to mention pay of just under £6,000 a month.

The lucky person who lands the job will also stay in a three-bedroom villa, set on a shady hill overlooking the sea.

Their 'chores' will include feeding turtles, watching whales and collecting the post.

He or she will not need qualifications. although they will have to be a good swimmer, and enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving.

Computer skills would be handy too - a weekly online blog, photo diary and video updates are also part of the job description.

The boss of Queensland Tourism, Anthony Hayes, says the idea behind the offer is to promote the island globally.

"This campaign aims to highlight the islands of the Great Barrier Reef and showcase Australia's unique island experience to the global market," he said.

The last date for applying is February 22. Eleven potential candidates will be picked and flown out for interviews, with the final choice being made on May 6.

Helen McNaught from Tourism Queensland told Sky News online there has been no shortage of interest.

"The successful applicant will need to be keen on the water and all water sports activities... and, most important of all, they'll need a zest for life." she said.
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PostPosted: 15:32 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Because its still january at the moment??

Last date to apply is 22nd of febuary.......
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

jdloyalroyal wrote:
Because its still january at the moment??

Last date to apply is 22nd of febuary.......


yeah what he said Confused

It was from last weeks news so wasnt sure if it was posted already. Talk about nit picking.
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

All good until the scuba diving bit...I've done that twice at sea, and never again!!!
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PostPosted: 19:42 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Was advertised in the metro the other day, me and the missus are applying.
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 24 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like a big old tourist information advert to me - wonder if the job even exists? They've certainly got some press coverage out of it.
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PostPosted: 04:48 - 25 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Because its still january at the moment??

Last date to apply is 22nd of febuary.......


oh yeah. now i feel like a tw@ Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 02:38 - 27 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haven't heard anything of this over here - which is strange since Hamilton Island is just* up the coast.

What I have heard a lot of is tales of woe from the tourism industry as they are having a nasty time. Wouldn't be surprised if it is just a publicity stunt (i.e. they don't actually need anoyone to do anything).

This is the official site

Nice 6 month holiday if you get it!


*Just is more like 750km, but you get the gist!
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PostPosted: 16:24 - 07 May 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to bump this thread but thought some of you would like to know which lucky bastard won the job Laughing

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