Rise and shine: The 10 happiest jobs in Australia revealed
With the average Australian spending about 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, job satisfaction is a major quality of life factor.
For some people it's about finding a sense of purpose in their work, for others it's a good work-life balance or a sweet pay packet.
Job advertising website Seek has found out the 10 happiest jobs in Australia, with workers rating their satisfaction out of five.
Continue through the gallery to see them.
10. Concierge - 4.5/5
Concierges earn average annual salary of $65,000.
Concierges work at a hotel, aiding guests with making dinner reservations, recommending shopping and entertainment options, calling taxis, and making travel arrangements.
9. Tour guides - 4.6/5
Tour guides in Australia get up close and personal with some spectacular landscapes.
They earn an annual salary of $65,000.
8. Systems analyst - 4.6/5
With an average annual salary of $105,000, systems analysts are among the happiest workers in IT.
Their job involves maintaining and upgrading computer systems for users, as well as providing training in their use.
7. Producer - 4.6/5
Screen producers manage the daily operations of film, TV, music and media productions, from recruitment to location scouting to budgeting.
Seek notes it's a high-pressure job but offers a high level of satisfaction in completing projects.
Producers earn an average of $85,000 a year.
6. Nutritionist - 4.6/5
Nutritionists earn an average of $85,000 a year advising people about healthy diets and eating.
"This high rating reportedly comes from being able to help people overcome health challenges and increase well-being through their nutritional guidance," Seek said.
5. Java developer - 4.6/5
The highest-paid professionals on the list, Java developers earn $130,000 a year.
They design, test, and implement software using the Java programming language.
4. Counsellor - 4.6/5
Counsellors help people through trying periods, whether it's related to relationship difficulties, trauma, mental health, depression, anxiety, or more.
In Australia they earn an average of $93,000 a year.
3. Content creator - 4.6/5
Content creation covers a wide variety of fields and can involve full-time employment, freelancing, or gig work.
The daily creativity is what brings workers in this field their satisfaction, Seek said.
Content creators earn an average of $73,000 a year.
2. Care workers - 4.6/5
Care workers are highly sought after in Australia. They help people in need, sometimes helping people to stay in their own homes rather than moving into a care residence.
They earn on average $65,000 a years.
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