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The 'Aussiest jobs ever', as voted by you

Jo Abi
Jo Abi

Have you ever wondered just how 'Australian' your career has been?

We've asked Nine.com.au readers to vote for the "Aussiest job ever", and those who responded are in agreement as to the Aussiest of all.

For those who have ever worked as a lifeguard in the past or present, you are part of the winning group, with this sun-soaked occupation scoring 61 per cent of the vote.

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aussiest jobs ever as voted by nine.com.au readers

The 'Aussiest' jobs ever, as voted by nine.com.au readers Nine.com.au

There are currently more than 700 lifeguards working across all states and territories in Australia at more than 200 beaches, according to Surf Lifesaving Australia.

In addition to this, 20,000 Australians are volunteer lifeguards.

Next on the list are "chippies", or carpenters, and "checkout chicks", or supermarket workers, both at 12 per cent.

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lifesaving is the most aussie job according to nine.com.au readers

There are more than 700 livesavers working at over 200 beaches across the country.  Surf Lifesaving Australia

Posties come in next at nine per cent of the votes.

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Then we have "sparkies", or electricians, at four per cent and Coles deli workers at two per cent.

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