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Australia launches six best jobs in the world campaign

by Ray Clancy on March 14, 2013

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Australia launches six best jobs in the world campaign

Young people around the world are being encouraged to apply for what are being described as the best jobs in the world in Australia. Six jobs in particular are being pushed as the best as part of an initiative promoting opportunities provided by Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) programme.

They each come with a six month salary package worth A$100,000 including living costs. The jobs are Chief Funster in New South Wales, Outback Adventurer in the Northern Territory, Park Ranger in Queensland, Wildlife Caretaker in South Australia, Lifestyle Photographer in Melbourne and Taste Master in Western Australia. [click to continue…]

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