Ben Southall, 34, from Petersfield, Hampshire, landed the six-month position after entering a competition launched by Tourism Queensland in January.
His new job will require him to live and report from Hamilton Island on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. The job includes a £74,000 salary and also comes with a three-bedroom beach home, swimming pool and golf cart.
The job description requires Southall to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel, make friends with the locals and generally enjoy the tropical Queensland climate and lifestyle.
"I look forward to all the new roles and responsibilities that the task involves," he said.
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