Welcome to Turning Green
Welcome to Turning Green, the specialist arm of Executive Moves, a recruitment firm focused on placing talent into sustainability, climate change and environmental roles. This is our paper-free way of keeping you in touch with what's happening with jobs in the sector in Australia. Find out what roles we have available, get updated on industry news and more. With only four copies a year, we won't clutter your inbox.
This month, Turning Green in conjunction with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Green Building Council of Australia, The Australian Green Infrastructure Council and Environmental Jobs Network would like to invite you to participate in the first Sustainability Salary Survey in Australia: To take part in the survey, click here and please pass on to as many appropriate colleagues and/or contacts as possible.
The research findings will be launched at the Annual Sustainability Conference on Monday 8 August 2011. As a result of taking part in the survey, you will receive a summary report and a discount on the full report.
Response rates will be monitored daily and the survey will be open from Wednesday 6 April to Thursday 30 June 2011.
Other highlights in this edition include: best practice recruitment process - what does it really mean for your business to hire a 'sustainability' professional and what are the key competencies that you should be focusing on? We take a look at the Federal government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) and the opportunities and possible pitfalls inherent in it; we look at the powerful vehicle that is Public Private Partnerships (PPP) between governments, civil society and the private sector and review the incentives for energy efficiency in the property sector: the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings Program. We also provide a link to an interesting read - Project Financing Electricity Generation Projects in NSW, a report written by Dermot Duncan of Crisp Legal.
Due to continued demand for our Environmental Careers One-on-One Sessions we now offer a personalised Career Planning Service to individuals who are between roles, or those seeking to transition their careers. These 45 minutes sessions include one-on-one advice and a CV review with a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia Inc. Call 02 8211 0641 or email info@turninggreen.com.au for more information on content and costings.
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The New Green, by Jodi Smith
Incentives for energy efficiency in the property sector, the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings Program
The property sector in Australia represents a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, due both to direct energy consumption as well as the building and maintenance of properties. In fact, in Australia, buildings account for around19% of national energy use, meaning that commercial property contributes about 13% to Australia’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
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Public Private Partnerships, by Kate Bennett
Public Private Partnerships (PPP) between governments, civil society and the private sector, are gaining recognition as a powerful vehicle for addressing the socio-economic challenges of sustainable development. Readers of this article may also find the following event of interest: The Give & Take of Real Leadership: SLA & The NAB.
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Carbon Farming Initiative, by Jodi Smith
The Federal government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) represents a concerted effort to curtail Australia’s carbon emissions and reach its Kyoto Protocol targets. Read more
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Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program (EESBP)
 The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program (EESBP) is designed to assist small to medium businesses (up to $20,000 in annual electricity consumption or less than 10 full time employees) to become more energy efficient through a subsidy program. Read more
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A bit of fun!
THE LEAP FROG TEST
This Leap Frog Test has been used to select CIEAM PhD students. It is a little logic 'test' that is (supposedly) part of a second grade computer class in China. Keep at it - it will keep your mind sharp! Apparently some figure it out right away whilst others report having to work on it for a week (or more) to solve it. Have fun, and don't forget to forward it to your kids and grandchildren. One last point, track the path you take and learn from it…… good luck!
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Fancy yourself as a super star?
Do you want be the next YouTube sensation? Have you always thought you were a celebrity trapped in a regular persons bod Precinct, an inner city magazine/website is looking for Sydney residents who are on the hunt for jobs in the environment sector to participate in a story about the growing 'green economy.' Read more
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April Issue
| Project Financing Electricity Projects |
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| Growth Spurt for Green Jobs |
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Anne-Marie Byrne was appointed to the role of Business and Marketing Director at Good Environmental Choice Australia earlier in March placed by Turning Green. Read more |
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If you'd like the opportunity to match up a student of the Cert IV in Carbon Management training, to provide a carbon management response plan framework for your organisation (as part of their course work) please contact Richard Bolus, Director Carbon Training International t: 03 5266 1354 m: +61 (0) 425 788 654 for more information. |
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Turning Green is proud to promote Banrock Station who has been producing great wines for 15 years, promoting the message of conservation to the world. |
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There are many areas to consider when interviewing candidates for a position in sustainability. Of course it depends on the industry, the role and the level of seniority, but it need not be a maze! 
'As the owner of a sustainability focused recruitment firm, I am constantly on the look out for initiatives that provide sustainable and socially just ways to improve the status quo. 
