Vegemite is after a new Cultural Ambassador of Australia, and if you panic bought the salty spread instead of toilet paper during the great grocery vanishing portion of coronavirus, then you’re fully qualified.
Jobs are hard to come by right now, that’s no lie. Whether it’s industries shutting their doors left and right due to COVID-19 that’s keeping you out of a job, or perhaps not having the 15+ years of experience that an entry level job some how requires, we reckon you’re fully qualified for Vegemite’s newest position: Cultural Ambassador of Australia.
Taking to Instagram, the iconic pantry staple posted that anyone who is keen on the job better have quite a few qualities to be successful, and they all have to do with being a true Aussie.
“Want one of the most important jobs in Australia?,” they queried. “Well it’s available. It’s not PM, nor is it skipper of the Australian cricket team (don’t worry, Smithy will be back in soon), but don’t let that take away from its importance.”
“Right now we need true blue, honest, Aussie leadership…and that leadership can only come from someone who lives, breathes and eats Australia – a ‘Cultural Ambassador’ of sorts. Yes, we’re talking about the person who looks after Vegemite. ”
So, how does one qualify for a job with Vegemite as the Cultural Ambassador of Australia? Well, this position doesn’t count you out for just your age, as it doesn’t matter if you’re old or young, but you have to be “proudly Australian.”
Additionally, you must “always back the underdog,” be “wearing thongs” at the very moment you apply, and have “Cath winning the 400m in that onesy” locked into your memory.
Even though you have to be as Aussie as possible, the job description makes a point to say that you’re still qualified if “you didn’t know the national anthem had a second verse” and that you “think it’s a bit weird that our most famous building is dedicated to opera.”
Additionally, you must be a fan of Vegemite through and through, as the perfect candidate must be one who not only internationally travels with a jar of the spread in tow, but counts “parmas, pies, dumplings, ramens, and phos all as Aussie cuisine” if they’re made with a dollop of the goods, and be someone who “panic bought Vegemite instead of toilet paper.”
So, do you think you’re the mate for the job? Then head on over to Seek and fill out an application, but remember, there are heaps of qualifications you must meet before you can be deemed Cultural Ambassador of Australia.
“Best of luck, mate, Vegemite needs you. But more importantly, Australia needs you.”
