I'm really sorry to hear that, Colin. Sounds like it would be perfect for you. Probably went to someone the boss already knew/is related to anyway, or someone in-house but they have to go through the formality of advertising.
Might be worth calling them up and asking them to keep your resume and in mind for any future vacancies?
Might be worth calling them up and asking them to keep your resume and in mind for any future vacancies?