Employment Conditions

The successful applicant will be required to enter into an employment agreement incorporating the following conditions. All applicants must confirm their acceptance of these conditions.

1. You must be available for a six month employment period from 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009. However if unforeseen circumstances arise you may withdraw from the employment contract after a minimum of 3 months, in which case the salary will be paid pro rata up until employment ceases. It is an employment requirement that you are to reside in Queensland, Australia for the extent of your employment under this contract.

OK, I am available form 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009, I am to reside in Queensland, Australia.

2. You are responsible for making any necessary arrangements with your employer and family in anticipation of an extended absence from home.

OK, I will assume and manage my 6 months absence from home.

3. Employment responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing weekly internet updates/blogs; (OK : blogging operational)
• Travel to various Islands of the Great Barrier Reef as required; (OK : no seasickness, no airsickness)
• Represent Tourism Queensland at various functions; (OK : I think I’ll be able to represent the Queensland’s Spirit !)
• Be an Islands of the Great Barrier Reef ‘Ambassador’ and participate in media interviews as required; (OK : I love being behind cameras and talk with people about a passion !)
• Act responsibly at all times and in accordance with the reasonable directions of Tourism Queensland. (OK : I am a reliable and serious man)

4. During the employment period, you must:

• Reside on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef for the period of your employment contract maximum 6 months, minimum 3 months (OK : available)
• Act responsibly and demonstrate good moral character. (OK : I am in good spirits)

5. You must be willing and able to participate in the various tourist activities available on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, including but not limited to sailing, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, island picnics and bushwalking.

OK : Adventure, discovring, experimenting new things ! I just love that !

6. The gross wage of AUD$150,000 is inclusive of superannuation, allowances, benefits and an amount of applicable income tax will be withheld. The wage will be paid on a fortnightly basis during the period of employment.

OK : That’s fine for me.

7. Accommodation will be provided by Tourism Queensland or its nominee during the period of employment. However, you will be responsible for the cost of all meals, beverages, utilities such as water, electricity, telephone and personal items.

OK : This is normal stuff, this job is not holidays !

8. The employee, as a representative of Tourism Queensland, will act in an appropriate and professional manner and not engage in any activity or undertaking which brings disrepute or cause damage of reputation to Tourism Queensland.

OK : I am peaceful and serious

9. The employee will exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of the services in accordance with the standards of Tourism Queensland

OK : just OK

10. Tourism Queensland will own all intellectual property in reports, diaries, blogs, photos and other material created by the employee in the course of their employment.

OK : just OK again

11. Tourism Queensland reserves the right to monitor and edit material produced by the employee in line with its corporate communication and marketing guidelines.

OK : Tourism Queensland has the right to edit my life on the Islands.

Ben, the french Best Job Applicant blogger.