- From walking wombats to investigating paranormal activities - Tasmania invites Australians to tap into 200-million-days of unused annual leave.
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Tasmania is inviting Australians to step away from the daily grind this winter and apply for one of 10 Odd Jobs. Tasmania’s very own unique and anti-ordinary Off Season experiences that have been reimagined as unusual and exciting jobs.
As winter sets in, burnout continues to rise, with almost one in three Australian workers reporting some symptoms of burnout. Meanwhile, Australian workers are sitting on a record high of 200 million days of unused annual leave.
Tasmania encourages Australians to dip into their leave bank and ‘apply’ for an Odd Job that offers what they may be missing from their regular jobs: creative stimulation and connection to local communities, culture and nature. Whether it's being a Cave Conductor, Truffle Snuffler, Wine Whisperer or Paranormal Investigator, Tasmania has an Odd Job for everyone.
To help Aussies get an insider view of the skills (or lack of!) needed for an Odd Job, Josh Thomas, Australian Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Representative of the ‘mainland’, travelled to Tasmania to try his hand at some to see exactly what’s required. Thomas said, “I love Tasmania so much - it's my go-to place when I can grab a few days off to reset. Sometimes a bit of fresh air, some beautiful food and a dose of the unexpected works wonders. Becoming a Wombat Walker, Sauna Stoker, and Oyster Organiser wasn't exactly part of the plan, but it ended up being an amazing off-script adventure.”
Lindene Cleary, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Tasmania, said Odd Jobs are a unique proposition: “More and more, we’re all looking for remedies through experience that make life feel simpler and less stressful. Watching ‘cottagecore’ videos of people gardening and building cabins in the woods. Hobbies like cooking and reading are even trumping digital hobbies like gaming. So, we extend a warm invite to Australians to apply for an Odd Job in Tasmania and wake up from their cool weather coma.”
Dr Amantha Imber, Organisational Psychologist and Workplace Expert, said: “We're seeing a growing trend of Australians grappling with work-life balance. During winter, we take more sick days than any other season, many due to mental ill health. Burnout and exhaustion are at very high levels in Australia. One of the best ways to combat this is to take a break - of even just a few days - from the daily grind. Tourism Tasmania’s Odd Jobs will help Aussies tap into that desire, offering a chance to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels restorative, fun and a little offbeat."
Tourism Tasmania’s Odd Jobs will be open and accepting applications until July 8th via the Discover Tasmania website. Applicants must complete a short submission explaining in 50 words or less why you want to swap your day job for an Odd Job.
Successful applicants will be able to ditch the ordinary and have their travel expenses covered to do the Odd Job in Tasmania. They will also receive a selection of fine Tasmanian produce or goods, hand-picked by their Odd Job host for the fruits of their “labour”.
Please visit the Discover Tasmania website for more information.
For Aussies that miss out on their dream Odd Job, explore a wealth of similar Off Season experiences to be enjoyed in Tasmania this winter. Head to DiscoverTasmania.com.au to learn more.
As winter sets in, burnout continues to rise, with almost one in three Australian workers reporting some symptoms of burnout. Meanwhile, Australian workers are sitting on a record high of 200 million days of unused annual leave.
Tasmania encourages Australians to dip into their leave bank and ‘apply’ for an Odd Job that offers what they may be missing from their regular jobs: creative stimulation and connection to local communities, culture and nature. Whether it's being a Cave Conductor, Truffle Snuffler, Wine Whisperer or Paranormal Investigator, Tasmania has an Odd Job for everyone.
To help Aussies get an insider view of the skills (or lack of!) needed for an Odd Job, Josh Thomas, Australian Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Representative of the ‘mainland’, travelled to Tasmania to try his hand at some to see exactly what’s required. Thomas said, “I love Tasmania so much - it's my go-to place when I can grab a few days off to reset. Sometimes a bit of fresh air, some beautiful food and a dose of the unexpected works wonders. Becoming a Wombat Walker, Sauna Stoker, and Oyster Organiser wasn't exactly part of the plan, but it ended up being an amazing off-script adventure.”
Lindene Cleary, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Tasmania, said Odd Jobs are a unique proposition: “More and more, we’re all looking for remedies through experience that make life feel simpler and less stressful. Watching ‘cottagecore’ videos of people gardening and building cabins in the woods. Hobbies like cooking and reading are even trumping digital hobbies like gaming. So, we extend a warm invite to Australians to apply for an Odd Job in Tasmania and wake up from their cool weather coma.”
Dr Amantha Imber, Organisational Psychologist and Workplace Expert, said: “We're seeing a growing trend of Australians grappling with work-life balance. During winter, we take more sick days than any other season, many due to mental ill health. Burnout and exhaustion are at very high levels in Australia. One of the best ways to combat this is to take a break - of even just a few days - from the daily grind. Tourism Tasmania’s Odd Jobs will help Aussies tap into that desire, offering a chance to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels restorative, fun and a little offbeat."
Tourism Tasmania’s Odd Jobs will be open and accepting applications until July 8th via the Discover Tasmania website. Applicants must complete a short submission explaining in 50 words or less why you want to swap your day job for an Odd Job.
Successful applicants will be able to ditch the ordinary and have their travel expenses covered to do the Odd Job in Tasmania. They will also receive a selection of fine Tasmanian produce or goods, hand-picked by their Odd Job host for the fruits of their “labour”.
Please visit the Discover Tasmania website for more information.
For Aussies that miss out on their dream Odd Job, explore a wealth of similar Off Season experiences to be enjoyed in Tasmania this winter. Head to DiscoverTasmania.com.au to learn more.
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