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Green Career Resources

To find information about job search sites, not-for profit organisations offering green careers and articles about getting involved, click on the resources below.

  • Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR)

    The ACCSR provides advisory, research and training services in corporate social responsibility to a wide range of clients in the public, private and government sectors.

  • Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)

    The ACF is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. The site contains extensive information about environmental issues and includes information about- jobs, getting involved, campaigns, and publications.

  • Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

    This Australian Government Department develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture.

  • Australian Industry Skills Councils (ISC)

    The 11 national Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) cover the skills needs of most Australian industry. Each council has prepared a report on environmental sustainability. Read these to find out about trends in industry and vocational education and training.

  • Clean Edge

    Clean Edge is an American research and publishing firm for the clean-tech sector. It provides job postings about clean technology, a free newsletter, blogfeeds and some free reports.

  • Conservation Volunteers

    This organisation’s mission is to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment. The site provides information about conservation, climate change, training courses and volunteer opportunities.

  • Earthwatch Australia

    Earthwatch engages people in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. This site provides information about getting involved in expeditions, research and education.

  • Eco-shout

    Eco-shout is a Victorian based site that provides information, resources and support for people working towards a sustainable future. Find jobs and volunteering opportunities.

  • EnviroJobs

    This weekly employment service for positions in the natural resources, environment management and environmental engineering, health and science fields offers a free search for jobs categorised as road, engineering, water, research, plan or LG.

  • Environment Victoria

    This Victorian site aims to help families reduce their impact on the planet by providing information about green action, latest discussions and developments about living within the limits of nature.

  • Environmental Jobs Network Resources

    The resources page from the Environmental Jobs Network provides leaflets, guides, reports and posters for people looking for an environmental career or for information about them.

  • Environmental sustainability: An Industry Report

    This Australian Industry Skills Councils e-ZINE has summaries from each of the 11 skills councils outlining sustainability issues, trends and courses within each industry.

  • EthicalJobs.com.au

    A job-search site that promotes “work for a better world” by connecting people with employers from the not-for-profit, business and government sectors who see their organisation as contributing to a more equitable, more just or more sustainable world. Australian and international opportunities are provided.

  • Green Building Council of Australia

    The Council works to develop a sustainable property in Australia, promoting green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations. The site provides information about education and courses and resources.

  • Green Career Central

    This American site provides free information about green careers, reports, tools, resources to explore the green economy and activities to help job individuals and counsellors achieve green career goals.

  • Green Jobs Ready

    Green Jobs Ready is an American careers portal to assist workers in finding employment in the Green Economy and renewable energy. It includes a job search tool, resume information and a Green Company Directory.

  • Green-Life Careers

    This educational resource developed for the horticultural industry aims to create a ‘one-stop-shop' where potential employees, current employees and industry employers can obtain career and employment information.

  • Greening Australia

    Greening Australia is a solutions-driven organisation that is committed to doing something practical about Australia's environmental problems. It welcomes committed, skilled and flexible people who are willing to work to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of Australia’s unique landscapes.

  • Greening Australia + Green Corps: Career Development

    Green Corps – Young Australians for the Environment – is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training program for people aged between 17 and 20 years.

  • Learning and Teaching Sustainability Programs and Courses

    This site was developed by the Australian Government, Australian Learning and Teaching Council, and the University of Western Sydney. The site provides information about programs and courses with a sustainability focus, and allows users to conduct a national course search relating to sustainability and green careers.

  • National Green Jobs Corps

    The National Green Jobs Corps is a 26 week environmental training program that offers young people work experience and training to ensure they are ready for employment in green industries.

  • NRM Jobs

    NRM Jobs advertises job vacancies in water, the environment and natural resource management (NRM) in Australia and New Zealand.

  • NSW Green and Energy Efficiency Skills

    This page provides the New South Wales Government's skill development strategies to ensure that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to support transition to a more sustainable economy.

  • Sustainability Jobs

    This site specialises in sustabability recruitment, connecting people and businesses working towards a sustainable future.

  • World Wildlife Federation Australia
    This site has information on their projects on climate change, oceans, water, weeds and pests, lands and forests, and species. It also details their involvement in industry and business and has suggestions for being involved.