It’s described as one of the best jobs in the world – and with an emphasis on sampling some of Australia’s finest cuisine, hundreds of thousands of people around the globe have jumped at the chance to take it on.

Now a communications officer with a Horsforth-based university has made it to the final 25 shortlisted candidates for the role of Taste Master – one of six dream jobs on offer. Based in Western Australia, the successful candidate will eat their way around the state, finding the finest produce and uncovering the best bars and restaurants.

Self-confessed food and wine obsessive Lisa Farrell, is hoping to get to the next stage where three candidates for each job will be flown to Australia in June for a final interview.

Lisa, 26, who works at Leeds Trinity University, said: “It’s an amazing feeling to have made the final 25 for the Taste Master job, especially after finding out that there were more than half a million applications. I’m so passionate about sharing my food, wine and travel experiences, so the role of Taste Master is my dream job.

“I’m a food and wine obsessive who loves nothing more than sharing my experiences through blogs and social media. I’ve been blogging about food and wine for more than ten years and fell head over heels in love with Western Australia’s food and wine when I visited as part of a round-the-world foodie trip in 2011. So when I saw the opportunity I couldn’t resist.”

Lisa, who must generate as much support as possible for her application, said: “I’m confident that I’m the best person for this job but I want to give people who may not know me already a strong reason to support me. With this in mind I’ll spend the next two weeks living as a Taste Master, eating my way through my beloved city of Leeds.”

Twenty-three candidates from the UK have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition – hoping to be chosen for jobs including a wildlife caretaker, chief funster, Outback adventurer, photographer and park ranger.

Go to: whereslisa.tumblr.com/post/48844343336/best-job-in-the-world-finalist or facebook.com/ lisafortastemaster to find out about Lisa’s quest.

You can also follow Lisa on twitter: @_lisafarrell_#lisafortastemaster.