Interview Event
Traditional job interviews may be nerve-wracking, but our Final 16 Applicants are having the time of their lives. Catch all the action with up-to-date videos and photos below, or check out what your favourite applicant has been doing on their profile page. Follow what they'll be doing day by day with the interview event schedule.
Stay tuned - the Islands Caretaker will be announced May 6 from 5:00am UTC.
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Congratulations to the Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
After a truly global search, the atmosphere was electric when the Caretaker of Islands of the Great Barrier Reef was announced by the Premier of Queensland - congratulations Ben Southall!Ben S was chosen... -
Final countdown to Caretaker announcement
Well the big day is finally here! The selection process for the Best Job in the World has been a whirlwind of assessment tasks, media interviews and exploring Queensland's spectacular Great Barrier Reef... -
A day of luxurious island pampering for candidates
Tourism Queensland’s Top 16 candidates for the Best Job in the World had a chance to catch their breath today, enjoying a luxurious spa treatment on Daydream Island. In a break from their jam-packed... -
Candidate Blogs and Videos from Day 2
Catch all of the up-to-date information from Day 2 of the Interview Event through video highlight packages and get the candidates' thoughts on the day's activities through the blogs they wrote for... -
Candidates dive and dine on the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland diving and dining experiences were on the menu for Tourism Queensland's final 16 candidates for the Best Job in the World today on the Great Barrier Reef. The day kicked off with a visit... -
Our candidates are off to a flying start
Our 16 candidates for The Best Job in the World are off to a flying start in the selection process. Busy filming and blogging during every spare moment, here's why they think they will be the perfect Caretaker... -
Making a splash during the swim test
The water temperature is perfect and iconic Aussie lifesavers, our version of lifeguards, are on hand as the candidates take the plunge to demonstrate their swimming skills.The Caretaker of the Islands... -
They're Here - Candidates Arrive on Hamilton Island
Tourism Queensland's final 16 Best Job in the World candidates arrived on Hamilton Island today to begin the selection process. There was no time to unpack before they headed to the resort swimming... -
The World's Craziest Fan
There’s no doubt the candidates for The Best Job in the World have some very enthusiastic fans all over the world but our number one favourite is Japanese comedian Keita Shimizu.The presenter of FUJI... -
The Best House in the World
In between travelling to the various Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, the Island Caretaker will live at Blue Pearl, a beautiful three bedroom home on Hamilton Island featuring stunning views of the Whitsunday...
