RUN!
here's a job posting i got in my email a few days ago. it's from someone who graduated from my graduate program, and he knows whoever posted the job listing. it seems to me that if i truly wanted to do it, i have an in ... so tempted ... i could take a year off from school and travel the australian outback, teaching science to indigenous people in remote locations. wait ... if i can't deal with the heat now, how would i deal when you throw in all sorts of poisonous creatures? eh, it's a nice daydream.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Croc Festival Presenter
APS Level 4
Programs Branch

The Centre is seeking written expressions of interest for the above employment opportunities.

The focus of the Croc Festival Presenter is to prepare and present activity-based workshops and shows to participants at the seven Croc Festivals and in schools in the regions around the Festivals. The successful applicant will have experience in science communication with demonstrated science performance skills and ability to participate in the development of engaging, interactive workshop activities suitable for Indigenous students from primary and secondary
schools and adult audiences.

This position will involve travelling within Australia for periods of up to three weeks at times staying overnight in camping style accommodation, lifting/moving workshop and shop materials, and
maintaining the equipment provided.

This position is a non-ongoing, specified term engagement. The position begins on July 25, 2005 and ends on October 31, 2005 working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week, with flexibility provide by Questacon's Certified Agreement to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

ps if YOUR curiosity has been piqued, leave a comment and i'll send you the contact info.