Green Careers
There are many green career pathways. There are green jobs in all industries and at all occupational levels. You may even be thinking about starting your own green company. Find out more about what it means to go green.
What are green careers?
Green careers contribute to a more sustainable world. They can include a wide variety of jobs and occur in most industry sectors.
Examples of green occupations include park ranger or ecologist. However, green jobs exist in almost any career field or industry. There are green jobs at all education and skill levels.
There are emerging industries that support environmentally friendly products, services and technologies. Solar and wind power technologies, hybrid cars and aquaculture are some examples. Electricians and plumbers, however, can work with both traditional energy sources and with solar energy. Construction workers can also work on energy-efficient designs.
Green jobs are not all scientific, technical or practical. New green companies need accountants, human resource staff, receptionists, sales people and others. Existing companies are adopting new technologies and work practices to become green.
Some people follow a green career path by changing occupations, by moving from the private to the not-for-profit sector or by promoting new technology or better practice within their company. Others start their own businesses or become volunteers.
Finding a green career
Finding a green career that is right for you begins with research.
Whether you are a new job seeker, changing career direction, or thinking about starting a business, you may like to start by finding out more about your self, your values, preferred work life balance and aspirations. My Guide will help you do this.
You may want to explore industries. Some areas to research include, electricity, forestry, gas, health, justice, mining, water and waste. Use the Industries search on myfuture to explore an industry that interests you.
You can also use myfuture to help you change direction, start a business, research occupations, conduct information interviews and to get that job, when you find it. The following articles can help you do this:
Resources
To find further information about green careers, including job search sites, not-for profit organisations offering green careers, and information articles about getting involved, in Australia and around the world, visit Green Careers Resources