Think you're a 'chief funster'? Australia needs you
If the promise of sun, sea, sand and surf isn't enough to draw you Down Under, Australia's tourism promoter is hoping its offer of a "dream job" will do the trick. After its previous, wildly successful campaign in 2009, Tourism Australia is again accepting applications from adventure and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide for the "Best Job in the World".
If the promise of sun, sea, sand and surf isn't enough to draw you Down Under, Australia's tourism promoter is hoping its offer of a "dream job" will do the trick.
After its previous, wildly successful campaign in 2009, Tourism Australia is again accepting applications from adventure and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide for the "Best Job in the World".
Last time, just one job was up for grabs. This year there are six positions available, in six states: chief funster, outback adventurer, park ranger, wildlife caretaker, lifestyle photographer and taste master.
Successful applicants will get their travel expenses paid and a salary of A$100,000 (HK$790,000) - all for spending six months swanning around the country, scoping out the hot spots, checking out the wildlife and sharing it all with the world.
"Hongkongers have a good chance - their English is good, they're tech savvy and, of course, they represent China, which is a focus of the world," said Tourism Australia regional director Eva Huang, who was in town yesterday promoting the campaign.
Hongkongers have a good chance - their English is good, they're tech savvy and, of course, they represent China, which is a focus of the world
The competition opened on March 5, and more than 5,000 Hongkongers had applied by 10am yesterday, Huang said. Some 127,000 hopefuls had applied worldwide, she said.