Adventurers Wanted! Win a job in Australia’s Outback

Friday, 24 February 2012 10:45 AM

Three young people are being offered a chance to escape the doom and gloom of the UK and win three very unusual paid jobs in Australia. Sunshine, friendly locals and an unforgettable time are guaranteed!

The competition launch comes after it was announced that a staggering 20,000 jobs are expected to be created across the Territory in the next five years – a brilliant opportunity for any travellers who want to travel to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa.

Competition winners could find themselves working as a Crocodile Attendant, a Pearl Farm Deckhand or a Cameleer. These jobs offer an amazing array of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for travellers – experiences like working with Crocodiles, having the Ocean as your office, and getting to know 35 working camels out in the desert.    

To win, applicants should simply head to the website, choose the role they’d like to apply for, upload a CV and explain within 1,000 characters why they are the right candidate for the job.

Successful candidates will also win international return flights to Australia, a one-year Working Holiday Visa, seven nights’ accommodation on arrival and discounted touring, arranged by STA Travel. Applicants must fulfil the Working Holiday Visa criteria and have an insatiable sense of adventure.

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