Environmental Jobs Network
Australia’s leading resource for environmental employment, education and events
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SUBSCRIBERS
How do I subscribe to the EJN Weekly mailout?
How do I find employment in Australia?
Can you give me some tips for environmental job hunting?
Where can I study Environment / Sustainability courses?
RECRUITERS
What services do you offer recruitment agencies?
ADVERTISERS
How do I advertise on EJN?
How am I invoiced?
What is included in advertising packages?
What do I do if I have lost my username or password?
GENERAL
Can I advertise my event on EJN?
How do I subscribe to the EJN Weekly mailout?
To subscribe to the EJN Weekly mailout, simply go to the EJN homepage and enter your email address in the Subscribe field. Once you become a subscriber you can upgrade to a user account and purchase DVDs or tickets to EJN events.
If you want to view previous issues of the EJN Weekly or are having difficulty receiving the email, you can click 'Previous issues' in the Subscribe field.
How do I find employment in Australia?
Whilst EJN is not a placement agency, we do provide the opportunity to search through hundreds of job advertisements in the environmental industry. We also provide general advice on request, as well as informational resources and several career advice services. Below is some useful information for people from the international community looking to get work in Australia.
It can be very challenging to get employment in Australia, as work visas can be difficult to obtain and many employers are less interested in or able to sponsor foreign nationals. It is highly recommended that you read the immigration website, www.immi.gov.au, to find out how you can get a visa, as this outlines the criteria determining whether you are eligible for a position.
Another reason that some foreign nationals have a difficult time securing work in Australia is that they are unfamiliar with the application process. Very few employers are interested in generic cover letters sent to many potential employers with a generic resume. You should research each position and company, and tailor your entire application (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria) to the position. If it is requested, you cannot omit the key selection criteria. These are often listed in the job advertisement or position description. It is important to always contact the employer to see if there is a position description. Often, your application will be passed over if it is missing any of these elements. Do a Google search to find out more about strong job applications specifically in Australia.
It is also very important for foreign nationals to be able to communicate clearly in English. This means either working on your language skills in an academic setting or at the very least, having someone else read your application to ensure that there are no grammatical or spelling errors. It is easy to tell if someone's English skills are not very good, and these applications can also get passed over very quickly.
Once you are certain that you know how to apply for a position, you can then use job search sites such as EJN to find potential positions. In addition to the job search database and the EJN Weekly, there are many organisations you can approach on our Links page.
Can you give me some tips for environmental job hunting?
- Subscribe to the EJN Weekly.
- Read the Top Ten Tips to gaining an Environmental Career and the Top Ten Tips for Environmental Career Changers (coming soon).
- If you would like more specific information on environmental fields and careers read the Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia.
- Volunteer opportunities are available with many organisations, some of which you can find using a Volunteer Position Search on EJN.
- You can attend an Environmenal Careers Workshop or get one-on-one career advice from EJN's Careers Services.
- You may also want to contact a Recruitment Agency that specialises with environmental positions, some of which are located on the Recruiters page.
Where can I study Environment / Sustainability courses?
For information about universities and environmental courses around Australia, please go to the Education section.
Alternatively, for very specific queries, you can contact universities and speak directly with course administrators, or go online and search for information directly on their websites.
What services do you offer recruitment agencies?
Benefits to recruitment agencies, including advertising criteria, products and costs, are provided in detail on our Advertising page.
Alternatively, to discuss packages and opportunities please contact us through our Contacts Page.
How do I advertise on EJN?
Step 1: Create an account.
Step 2: You may then choose to advertise volunteer positions or environmental educational/employment/networking events free of charge, or you may purchase advertising credit. Please see our Advertisers page for information about advertising rates***.
For organisations unable to pay by credit card, we accept payment by cheque and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Payment is not required before your advertisement can be posted. Payment terms are 28 days.
Step 3: Select 'Post Job' and cut and paste your advertisement into the form provided. Within 24 hours this will be approved and you will receive confirmation by email with a link directly to your advertisement.
How am I invoiced?
In order to minimise the impact of our business, EJN does not issue paper invoices. Invoices will be automatically emailed to the nominated email address during the purchase process, or they can be viewed and printed from your account.
What is included in advertising packages?
Benefits to employers, including advertising criteria, products and costs, are provided in detail on our Advertising page.
Advertisements received before 3pm each Monday will be included in the EJN Weekly sent that day.
Alternatively, to discuss packages and opportunities please contact us through our Contacts Page.
What do I do if I have lost my username or password?
If you have lost your username or password go to the homepage, click on the Login button and select 'Request new password'. Alternatively, request new password here.
If you have lost your log-in email address please contact us through our Contact page.
Can I advertise my event on EJN?
In order to maintain our focus, EJN's advertising policy is to promote only events that relate to environmental or sustainability-related education, employment, training or career development, or is a networking event for the above purposes.
If your event does not comply with these guidelines we are unable to list it on our website however we recommend you advertise with our partner, the Sustainable Living Calendar. For more information please see our Advertising page and the Terms and Conditions of Use for Advertisers.