You have to wonder how many of these kind of jobs are around....

You have to wonder how many of these kind of jobs are around.

But is he actually being paid $1300?

When you get to the bottom of the article:

"Australian Rail, Bus and Tram industry union secretary Victor Moore said a qualified grade 3 flagsman would be paid $20 an hour.

If he were living away from home he would get a further $120-a-day allowance, bringing his wage to $1300 a week."

Which brings it down to $700/week. Another media beatup headline. But yes, a silly job.