National Green Jobs Corps signifies a $79.6 million dollar investment over two years in young Australian job seekers. The 26-week environmental training program offers young people, aged 17 to 24 years, the right combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training to ensure they are ready for employment in emerging green and climate change industries.
National Green Jobs Corps commenced on 1 January 2010. The projects offered are team based activities developed in conjunction with local communities and groups, representatives from the environment and climate change sector, local government and relevant training providers. Participants are given the opportunity to participate in hands-on work experience activities and accredited training. National Green Jobs Corps providers are delivering a broad range of environmentally focused projects to equip 10 000 young Australians with green skills and training.
There are over 120 projects available across Australia, including water testing, bush regeneration, planting, surveying, track repairs and construction.
Eligibility
To participate in National Green Jobs Corps you must meet the eligibility criteria.
The program is open to Australian Citizens or permanent residents aged 17 – 24 years old.
If you are aged 17-20 years old:
- You can be in part time education (university, TAFE, etc) but not in full time education;
- You must be working less than 15 hours a week, and you can be (but don’t have to be) on the following income support payments - Youth Allowance (other), Newstart Allowance and Parenting Payment;
- You can be receiving the Disability Support Pension, but you must agree to and be able to work 15 hours per week or more.
If you are aged 21-24 years old:
- You must be working less than 15 hours a week, and on the following income support payments - Youth Allowance (other), Newstart Allowance and Parenting Payment;
- You can be receiving the Disability Support Pension, but you must agree to and be able to work 15 hours per week or more.
Eligible participants will be paid the National Green Jobs Corps supplement of $41.60 per fortnight.
What is available?
You can browse available projects in your area by accessing the Australian Job Search website. Simply select ‘Search for a provider’ and choose National Green Jobs Corps as the provider type. This will bring up a list of all current projects sorted by area and will provide you with appropriate contact details.
Young people interested in participating in National Green Jobs Corps should contact Centrelink or their Job Services Australia provider.
Employer Information
If you are an employer or organisation interested in finding out how a National Green Jobs Corps provider can work with you to establish a suitable project please contact the National Green Jobs provider in your State or Territory.
- New South Wales/ACT
Auswide Caloola Enterprises
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Job Futures Ltd
MAX Employment
- Northern Territory
Heta Incorporated
- Queensland
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Job Futures Ltd
MAX Employment
- South Australia
Heta Incorporated
- Tasmania
Conservation Volunteers Australia
MAX Employment
- Victoria
CVGT Employment and Training Specialists
Job Futures Ltd
MAX Employment
Mission Australia
- Western Australia
Job Futures Ltd
NOW Employment Services/Peedac Pty Ltd