From High School to $60/Hour: The No-Experience Job That's Changing Lives in Australia

An Australian high school graduate has landed a lucrative $60 per hour job without any prior experience, highlighting a skill more valuable than any classroom lesson.

The recent high school graduate revealed the $60 per hour role he nabbed and the skills you'd need to get it. (Source: TikTok)

Working as a ground officer for the government in Brisbane, his main responsibility involves processing claims related to natural disasters—a role that's seen increased demand following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Despite not requiring any qualifications, the job offers a significant income, especially for someone straight out of high school.

"I literally left high school last year, and I'm just into this job straight away," he shared with job app GetAhead.

The Secret to His Success? People Skills

While no certificate or experience was needed, the graduate emphasized the importance of communication and people skills for securing such roles. "[My] biggest advice [to people in high school] is to pick up people skills. Talk to more people. I'm telling you, if you know how to talk to people and understand people, you'll go places that money can't take you," he advised.

Earning Potential

At $60 per hour, this role translates to:

• $2,400 per week
• $9,600 per month
• $115,200 per year

This is notably higher than the average salary for recent university graduates, which ranges between $60,000 to $70,000, and even surpasses the median full-time worker's salary of $88,400 per year in Australia.