It is possible to put yourself on the books of recruitment agencies, and let them do the work of finding jobs for you. Recruitment agencies are hired by companies to avoid the time consuming process of advertising, receiving/sorting applications and interviews. Very few cater specifically for the environmental sector, however they are becoming more prevalent.

About Recruitment Agencies

In Australia there are very few Environmental Recruitment Agencies, however this is a quickly growing market. In general, recruitment agencies tend to provide for a specific area such as IT, management, science and technology, although some large companies have sectors covering all industries. For this reason environmental vacancies are often difficult to find through recruitment agencies.

Even if there are no current job vacancies for you, employment agencies will usually interview you if they like the look of your CV, and then contact you if a suitable job becomes available. Experience has shown, however, that you are most likely to be considered for positions if you keep in contact, so they know you are still interested and keen.

Unfortunately, some people also report having some negative experiences with employment agencies, such as rudeness, disorganisation, not replying to messages, etc.; however, this is far from the norm, and if it happens to you - do not give up! Recruitment agencies are not all the same and your persistence and enthusiasm will be noted, if not for the first job, another will become available.

Environmental Recruitment Agencies

Principal Consulting Group
Principal Consulting Group are a recruitment and HR consulting services company specialising only in the environmental resource management sector. Their clients include environmental consulting firms, corporate/industrial companies and Utilities. They typically handle both permanent and contract employment opportunities ranging from junior positions requiring around 2 years post graduate experience up to senior management. (Unfortunately rarely advertising Graduate entry level opportunities). Although they advertise many of the positions, some positions are filled from the database or via the mail list before being advertised.

Please visit the web site at www.principalconsulting.com.au to view information about areas of specialisation and ways in which you can register your interest.

Alternatively call Scott White on 03 9596 0800 or email at info@principalconsulting.com.au

Kay Farnell Recruiting
Kay Farnell Recruiting is a specialist environmental recruitment agency. Our Principal Consultant, Kay Farnell, has specialised in recruiting environmental professionals for the last 7 years. We recruit for environmental consultancies and corporate companies throughout Australia. Our approach is focused solely on the environmental industry, recruiting at all levels from junior level (1 years experience and upwards) to the most senior level (20+ years experience).

To find out more about the key areas we have expertise in please visit our website at www.kfr.com.au.

Or for a confidential discussion regarding your career, or any vacancies you wish to fill, please call Kay Farnell on 02 9966 0969 or email at kay@kfr.com.au.

Bayside Permanent Solutions
A specialist division within the Bayside Group, offering permanent recruitment services specific to Environmental, Water - Engineering / Sciences. Further information and current environmental positions can be viewed on their web site. Anne Ridgway and Frank Tiatto are both very approachable and more than willing to assist with inquiries.

Contacts: Anne Ridgway
               Frank Tiatto
Tel: (03) 9864 6030
Fax: (03) 9866 2531
Email: aridgway@baysidegrp.com.au
          ftiatto@baysidegrp.com.au

Website: http://bs.bayside-group.com.au/bps/index.htm

Design + Construct
Design + Construct is a boutique recruitment agency, that specialises in providing design and construction recruitment solutions. The agency consists of a team of passionate, focused and personable consultants who have proven skills in their chosen sectors. We actively source contract and permanent employees for every level of the building, construction and engineering industries within the Australasian market.

Our personal years of experience have meant that Design + Construct can offer you the assurance of quality results, by applying unmatched and proven strategies. These can mould to a range of individual needs, so that a personal template can be structured and thenutilised to out perform your initial expectations.

In the same light, we ensure that our network and selection process of our candidates is of an exceptionally high standard. It is our aim, to ensure that these professionals are matched with equally impressive businesses.

Head Office:
Design & Construct
Address:Level 4, 44 Miller Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Tel:02 9955 2299
Fax:02 9955 2204
Email:info@designandconstruct.com.au

Website: www.designandconstruct.com.au

Design & Build Recruitment
Website: www.designandbuild.com.au

Information for Recruitment Agencies

In addition to EJN's effective job advertisement services, recruitment agencies that specialise in or specifically cater for environmental professionals can further benefit from EJN's wide environmental job seeker and employer exposure by being listed on the Recruitment Agencies page. Advertising packages for recruitment agencies start at $125, with some levels providing complementary job advertisements and EJN Weekly sponsorships. For further information, read our FAQ or contact us.