Your Dream Job gallery

The Your Dream Job Gallery showcases the innovative, inspiring and creative talent of our 16 finalists for the Dream the Dream competition.

These fine finalists told us what their dream job is and why. The entries make you laugh. They make you cry. They make you feel all inspired.

If you kick around in this gallery, you may pick up some good job tips to help get your leg up in an industry YOU want to get into.

Check out the finalists

Dream Job: Graphic Designer

I'd love to work for large clients on creative print work. Julian Brown, Coldstream

Dream Job: Radio Presenter

I'd like to interview bands & musicians from all around the world. Susie Anderson, Horsham

Dream Job: Graphic Designer

I'd enjoy working on publications, photo shoots & illustrations. Peta Dempsey, Blackburn North

Dream Job: Television Presenter

I'd use my skills to inspire, cause laughter & stir people to action. Marty Smiley, Bayswater

Dream Job: Music Production

My dream job is an inspired fusion of my passion for film & music. Nic Buchanan, Brunswick

Dream Job: Radiotherapist

"You would have to be so strong mentally." Elliot Hough, Bendigo

Dream Job: Journalist

"I've always considered myself creative." James Ritchie, Bundoora

Dream Job: Barrister

"Standing up for people's rights is my dream." Monalisa Ingels, Northcote

Dream Job: Television Presenter

One never knows if one never tries, right? Annie Yang, North Melbourne

Dream Job: Archaeologist

"My first exposure to archaeology was through fictional novels." Lucille Vutting, Yea

Dream Job: Public Relations

"Public relations is my dream job because it is challenging and fun." Ricky Mutsaers, Mt Evelyn

Dream Job: Journalist

"A good journo has eyes and ears everywhere." Rachel Watkins, Wyndham Vale

Dream Job: Event Manager

"Music and media basically sum up my whole life." Stephanie Bulic, Newport

Dream Job: Game Designer

"I have always loved playing console and computer games." Tim Lacey, East Bentleigh

Dream Job: Ambulance Officer

"The job would give you a real appreciation for life." Claire Bell, Echuca

Dream Job: Singer

"We apparently only get one life and I’m going to make the most of it." Michelle Beasy, Dandenong