Incredible views, flexible hours and natural social distancing: Are you a candidate for the dreamiest job in Australia?
- A council is on the hunt for a tour guide to work at the Table Cape lighthouse in Tasmania’s north-west
- The Table Cape lighthouse is famous for its breathtaking views, tulip garden and beautiful coastline
- Whales and dolphins have been seen frequently swimming in the clear water surrounding the lighthouse
- Tours occur from September to April and have flexible hours as guides choose when and how long they work
- Applications for the ‘dream job’ that comes with many perks are currently open but will close on August 27
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A council in Tasmania’s north-west is on the hunt for a lucky candidate to be the new tour guide of a 132-year-old lighthouse.
The Table Cape lighthouse is famous for its beautiful views of the coastline, where migrating whales are often seen frolicking in the water, and the tulip fields that surround the structure which blossom every spring.
Tours operate between September and April each year and guides are tasked with informing tourists about the long and detailed history of the lighthouse.
A highly-attractive perk of the job is its flexible hours as the tour guide is allowed to determine how many days they work each week and how many hours.
The Waratah-Wynyard council have open up expressions of interest for the dream job and applications will close on August 27.
The Table Cape lighthouse (pictured) is 132-years old and is located in Tasmania’s north-west
It’s famous for its beautiful views of the coastline, where migrating whales are often seen frolicking in the water, and the tulip fields that surround the structure which blossom every spring
Tours operate between September and April each year and guides are tasked with informing tourists about the long and detailed history of the lighthouse (pictured: the tulip garden near the lighthouse)
Waratah-Wynyard council’s manager of tourism and marketing, Rachel Hogge, said the lighthouse was an office with an incredible view.
‘From the top of the lighthouse you can see all the way to Low Head in the east and beyond Stanley to the west on a clear day,’ Ms Hogge told ABC News.
Large ships regularly pass by and pods of dolphins swim and jump out of the water, which can all be seen from the top of the lighthouse.
Ms Hogge said the candidate could operate as a sole trader, a partner, or any arrangement they want to make.
Though the job is very flexible, the tour guide must follow some rules set by the council and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
A highly-attractive perk of the job is its flexible hours as the tour guide is allowed to determine how many days they work each week and how many hours
Large ships regularly pass by and pods of dolphins swim and jump out of the water, which can all be seen from the top of the lighthouse (pictured: dolphins swimming and jumping out of the water near the lighthouse)
The man who is retiring from the position, Michael Hyland, insisted it was a ‘dream job’ and there was little paperwork and operating the tour guides was simple
The man who is retiring from the position, Michael Hyland, insisted it was a ‘dream job’ and there was little paperwork and operating the tour guides was simple.
Mr Hyland operated tours at the lighthouse for the past three years and believes he has guided up to 10,000 tourists during his tenure.
‘I was blown away by it all, it’s such a unique area. I fully recommend it. If you like meeting and talking to people, it’s well worth it,’ Mr Hyland said.
He said there have been many highlights over the past three years that will stay with him forever.
‘I had a blind person standing up there with the wind blowing in their face while I described everything to them. It’s just unbelievable.’
Mr Hyland said he is sad to be leaving the job but explained the only downside is it could be difficult if the lucky candidate is afraid of heights.
The Waratah-Wynyard council have open up expressions of interest for the dream job and applications will close on August 27