Irishman wins one of six ‘best jobs in the world’

After two months of fierce competition, an Irishman has become one of six applicants to win ‘the best jobs in the world’.

Dubliner Allan Dixon will take up his new role as Outback Adventurer in the Autumn.

According to the job description, his responsibilities will include getting up close and personal with Australia’s wildlife, journeying through the outback, meeting the locals and discovering exciting new adventures for young travellers.

Tourism Australia managing director Andrew McEvoy said the competition was extremely tough and all of finalists deserved great credit for their work.

“I’d like to congratulate all of the 18 finalists for the tremendous enthusiasm and effort they have put into this competition. The successful candidates each demonstrated incredible talent, energy and desire throughout the application process and will, I’m sure, take these positive attributes into the job with them,” he said.

“I’d also like to thank the 330,000 plus people from 196 countries around the world that expressed interest in our six dream jobs and encourage them to come down under on a working holiday or just for a visit to experience for themselves why there’s nothing like Australia.”

Other jobs on offer were lifestyle photographer, park ranger, taste master, wildlife caretaker and chief funster.