Sustainability & Environmental Jobs in Australia

 
 
As the leading recruitment specialist in Australia, we have the breadth of experience and relationships in the sustainability sector to get you to where you want to go in this industry.
 
We always have a comprehensive range of sustainability jobs available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, etc.
 
Our unique insights into this new market means we not only bring the best roles to you, but we can also arm you with the knowledge, skills and support needed to transfer into environmental jobs and help build a greener tomorrow together.
 
Hays’ sustainability recruitment consultants can help you identify any transferrable skills and ensure that when opportunities present themselves, you’re ready to make the leap.
 

Recruiting sustainability jobs of tomorrow

We’re ready to help you help businesses deliver a greener future for the next generations. At Hays, a combination of hands-on experience, meaningful innovation and drive to understand your goals gives us the edge in building your career in the sustainability sector.
 
In this relatively new job market, we can help you identify opportunities that are right for you, while offering you ways to build new skills to find that perfect environmental job.
 

Environmental and sustainability jobs we recruit for

Whether you want an environmental scientist job in Tasmania, a role with a solar farm or looking to challenge yourself with a conservation job, we can help with one-on-one guidance and support throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
 
We specialise in recruiting roles across water, environment and buildings, renewable energy the circular economy and corporate sustainability.
 

Jobs we recruit for include:

  • Corporate sustainability jobs
  • Environmental jobs
  • Net zero / Climate change 
  • Circular economy 
  • Environmental social governance (ESG) 
  • Sustainable building design
  • Environmental scientists  
  • Energy / Carbon management 
  • Environmental management 
  • EIA / Biodiversity / Air quality
  • Contaminated land
  • Water management / Flood risk
  • Renewable Energy 
 

How we can help you start your sustainability job search

  1. Download our job search planner to plan a winning job search strategy
  2. Gain market insights with our Hays Salary Guide or Career Advice
  3. Keep up to date by following us on LinkedIn
  4. Register for job alerts so you never miss an opportunity
  5. Update your CV, if you haven’t done so already
  6. Can’t find the right job right now. Register your CV so we have your details
  7. While you wait for us to connect you with the right job, brush up on your interview skills

Ready to make your next move?

Our consultants are working with the latest technology to ensure they can find your ideal sustainability job more quickly and effectively than ever before.
 
Our deep experience in recruitment means we can help define these jobs of the future by identifying the skill sets that can be transferred from other roles and industries for those who are looking to enter the sector for the first time.
 
Regardless of the sustainability job you’re looking for, we believe that the right role can transform a person’s life, the right person can transform an organisation and the right approaches can transform our collective futures. We have the employer relationships, depth of expertise and market insight to make that happen.
 
We bring you the best opportunities and the knowledge and skills you need to make your next move.
 
Start now by exploring our latest opportunities or send us your CV.

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