Tasmania entices tourists with 'odd jobs' offer

How are your wombat walking skills? The Australian island launches an interesting way to encourage visitors over winter.

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The Australian island state is offering people the opportunity to swap the "daily grind" of their job for an unusual temporary role during the off-season.

Paranormal investigator, wombat walker and stargazer are among the 10 jobs being advertised.

While the positions are unpaid, successful applicants will have all their expenses - including travel, food and hotels - covered by the Tasmanian tourist board.

The paranormal investigator role is voluntary and just for one day, Tourism Tasmania said.

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