At a BBQ last night, I learned about a slew of Australian career opportunities:
Waugal Watching:
A Waugal is a snakelike dreamtime creature that Aboriginals consider to be responsible for creating waterways and landforms around Western Australia. When works are undertaken in these places, “Waugal Watchers” are employed to make sure that no Waugals are hurt or disturbed in the process. The proper set-up for Waugal Watching includes lawn chairs and beer (or another alcohol or drug of choice) by the water. Intoxication is required.
A Waugal is a snakelike dreamtime creature that Aboriginals consider to be responsible for creating waterways and landforms around Western Australia. When works are undertaken in these places, “Waugal Watchers” are employed to make sure that no Waugals are hurt or disturbed in the process. The proper set-up for Waugal Watching includes lawn chairs and beer (or another alcohol or drug of choice) by the water. Intoxication is required.
Marine Mammal Observer:
Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) are charged with looking out for marine mammals near the area of offshore oil and gas exploration, particularly during seismic studies. MMOs must identify the marine mammals they observe and pause the use of air guns while the mammal is in the area in order to minimize noise pollution. One to three day courses are available to become a certified MMO. It’s almost like going for a paid whale watching tour.
Native Animals Who Have Been Mortally Injured by Heavy Mobile Equipment Killer With Rocks:
Certain places in Western Australia have unique animal wildlife in areas that are used for oil, gas, iron ore, and other mineral exploration and production (ex. Barrow Island). These animals are protected and monitored by environmental specialists but often get struck by heavy mobile equipment traversing the roadways at night. When these animals are mortally injured, they need to be put out of their pain. For some reason, medication is not available to do this with. Thus someone is called in to deliver blunt blows to the animals’ heads using large rocks. Lovely!
Certain places in Western Australia have unique animal wildlife in areas that are used for oil, gas, iron ore, and other mineral exploration and production (ex. Barrow Island). These animals are protected and monitored by environmental specialists but often get struck by heavy mobile equipment traversing the roadways at night. When these animals are mortally injured, they need to be put out of their pain. For some reason, medication is not available to do this with. Thus someone is called in to deliver blunt blows to the animals’ heads using large rocks. Lovely!
I may need to consider a change in careers to take advantage of all of the new job opportunities that Australia has to offer!
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"It’s almost like going for a paid whale watching tour."
Some excellent whale watching photos are there, www.whalewatchingcruises.net.au
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