best job in the world

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.
Acting Premier Paul Lucas said the campaign was part of the State Government's push to drive international tourism during some of the toughest international tourism climates every experienced.
"Tourism is a vital part of the Queensland economy," Mr Lucas said.
"This campaign is about us working hard to protect the $18 billion a year that tourism generates in Queensland and the jobs that go with it.
"Traditional tourism advertising just doesn't cut it sometimes and we are thinking outside the box by launching this campaign.
"The successful applicant will live on Hamilton Island for ... more

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.