The Best Job in the World

Island Caretaker

Is this the best job in the world? The Tourism Board of Queensland, Australia is
looking for someone that would like to work on one of the most beautiful tropical islands
in the Pacific Ocean. No education or formal qualifications are necessary. The job pays
over $100,000 for six months of work. You even get to live in a three-bedroom villa that
sits on the beach and has its own pool. Below is the actual description of the job
benefits, duties, and qualifications.

The Best Job in the World

Island Caretaker Great Barrier Reef
About the job:
The Tourism Board is seeking applicants for the best job
in the world as an Island Caretaker. This will be a six-
month contract and is located on the luxurious Hamilton
Island in the Great Barrier Reef. It is a live-in position with
flexible working hours. A key responsibility is to explore
the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the
area has to offer. You will be required to report back on
Answer each question with a
your adventures to the Tourism Queensland complete sentence on a
headquarters in Brisbane, Australia via weekly blogs, separate piece of paper.
photo diaries, video updates, and ongoing media
interviews. This is a unique opportunity to help promote 1) Who is the employer that
the amazing Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. is seeking job candidates?
2) What is the title of the
Other duties may include but are not limited to: job being offered?
Feed the fish - There are over 1,500 species of fish living in the 3) For how long is the job
Great Barrier Reef. Don’t worry – you won’t need to feed contract?
them all. 4) Where is the job located?
5) What is the required
Clean the pool - The pool has an automatic filter, but if you work schedule for this job?
happen to see a stray leaf floating on the surface it will be a 6) What is the key
great excuse to dive in and enjoy a few laps. responsibility for this job?
7) This job will be a unique
Collect the mail – During your explorations, why not join the opportunity to do what?
aerial postal service for a day? It’s a great opportunity to get a 8) What are three job duties
bird’s eye view of the reef and islands. that the employee would be
required to do?
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About the job package:
Living above the Great Barrier Reef is a unique benefit,
and the successful candidate will also be paid a salary
package of $100,000 dollars for a six-month contract. You
will also receive a return airfare from your nearest capital
city (in your home country) and free accommodations. You
will receive internet access, the use of diving equipment,
and will also get to travel to a number of the other Islands
located in the Great Barrier Reef area.

Education/Experience Requirements:
A broad range of experience will be considered, but the
9) What is the salary
successful applicant should have: offered for this job?
10) What are three other
Excellent interpersonal communication skills benefits that this job
Good written skills offers?
An adventurous attitude 11) What are five
Willingness to try new things education/experience
A passion for the outdoors requirements for this job?
Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkeling
On Your Own
and/or diving
1. Would you want
Ability to successfully engage with others
this job? Explain
why or why not.

Want the best job in the world? 2. Do you think this is

If you enjoy new experiences and a real job offer?
you can spare six months
to enjoy a life at the Great Barrier Reef,
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DREAM JOB.

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