Aussie odd jobs advertised to lure young Brits Down Under

In the latest bid to entice young British workers to its shores, the South Australian Government is advertising a series of unusual jobs. The employment opportunities on offer include beer taster, shark wrangler and koala catcher.

The new recruitment drive comes after a survey found that sixty percent of two thousand participating British workers are bored in their current jobs. South Australia’s agent-general in London, Bill Muirhead, believes the new roles offer a lively alternative to the 9-5 grind.

“This isn’t about one job that everyone has to compete for, but rather about showing people that South Australia offers more exciting work and travel options than anywhere else in the world.”

Shelagh Green, Director of Careers Services at the University of Edinburgh, believes jobs such as kangaroo poo harvesting or penguin home remodeling could offer a good chance for young workers to enhance their employability.

Ms Green told the Journal: “I'm sure the initiative from the South Australian government will open recent graduates' eyes to a wider range of opportunities, which can only be a good thing. It doesn't have to be all bar work and TEFL.

“A period working in a different country can really enhance your CV. It can be a great opportunity to develop new skills, try out a different work setting and perhaps operate outside your comfort zone.”

With visa applications up by eighteen percent last year and students on working holidays being eligible for the positions, the scheme to lure Brits from employee boredom is expected to be a success. 

If becoming a koala catcher sounds desirable, more information is available at the University of Edinburgh Careers Service travel and volunteering fair held on 27th of October in Teviot.