EJN Publications & Research

As part of the job of helping people establish and build environmental careers, EJN becomes involved in researching and writing career-related materials. Whether through government sponsorship or volunteer efforts, EJN has produced many high quality resources, which are now available for download.

Guides

EJN has produced two guides for environmental careers in Australia, one for Gradlink and another through research done in conjunction with the School of Social Science and Planning at RMIT, and funded by the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage. Both guides provide fantastic information for those considering an environmental career and for those looking to find out more about the range of opportunities available throughout the industry.

The Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia
The Guide describes a range of environmental jobs which outline the type of activities that environmental practitioners perform and the knowledge and skills required by employers. The Guide also presents career advice and information regarding future trends of environmental employment.

Careers in the Environment (PDF, 254kb)
This booklet provides a general overview of environmental employment opportunities, and some handy resources. This booklet was compiled by Michael Oke and Cathy Oke from EJN, and was published by Gradlink.

Information Sheets & Papers

In an effort to continually provide additional information to job seekers and to attract new job seekers and students to environmental studies and careers, EJN also creates handout resources and topical papers. EJN's involvement and hosting of events such as the annual The Age Careers Expo, the Top Ten Tips for Environmental Career has provided excellent opportunities to develop or distribute further reference materials.

Be a Part of the Solution! (PDF - 3.8MB)
A two page information sheet with information on the different areas within the environment industry and several case studies of environmental professionals.

Make a Difference - Study Environment & Sustainability! (PDF - 1.5MB)
A two page information sheet on environmental courses offered in Victoria.

RMIT Careers in Environmental Science Infographic (PDF - 20kb)
A one page information sheet showing where recent RMIT environmental science graduates become employed. This infographic was generously provided by RMIT at the first Top Ten Tips for Obtaining an Environmental Career workshop.

Working for the environment (PDF - 37kb)
A discussion paper by EJN's Kes McCormick looking broadly at why we work for the environment and trends in this area.

Want to learn more about environmental jobs? (PDF - 35kb)
A paper by EJN's Kes McCormick that provides useful information for finding out more about environmental careers.

Getting a foot in the door and never looking back (PDF - 50kb)
A paper by EJN's Kes McCormick with helpful information on getting that environmental career.

Posters

EJN has also developed some information materials in poster format for expos and events at which EJN has presented. These posters are available for printing. Please contact us if you would like a print-quality file.

Environmental Careers Bullseye (PDF - 210kb)
This A3 poster provides information about the range of environmental jobs available and the recommended education level required to obtain these positions, based on research for the Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia.

Every Job Can Be an Environmental Job (PDF - 3MB)
This A3 poster provides a general breakdown of environmental jobs into 10 major areas, sourced from the Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia.

Other Materials
EJN has also produced some multi-media resources. Don't forget to check out the EnviroPLUCK DVD, a compiliation of 8 TV segments produced for Channel 31 on environmental studies and careers.

For more information on EJN's publications and research, or to request information about sponsoring environmental career-related research or reports, please contact us.