Market leader in ESG, Environment and Sustainability Recruitment

Enabling Sustainable Futures

Find Exceptional Talent

Talent Nation are the leading ESG recruitment agency in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, our reach extends to well-established global networks. We invest in the relationships with our clients and candidates, and our team of ESG recruitment consultants forge lasting, trusted business partnerships. Our strategic advice and talent solutions support our clients and create winning teams that help shape the future success of their organisations.

Working with more than 1/3 of the ASX100, we have the knowledge and experience to support your organisation in this rapidly evolving landscape by:
Advising on the structure of your team
We have helped build the highest performing teams in the region.
Benchmarking salaries
We publish the most comprehensive remuneration report in the region for this sector.
Development of metrics and KPIs
Every organisation has different drivers, or is at a different stage in their journey, so we can provide guidance on KPIs for maximum impact.
We don’t simply fill a vacancy, but work with you to ensure that you hire the right person to deliver on your immediate needs, and set them up for success and long-term impact.

Our Specialisations

Since 2012, Talent Nation has been the trusted partner for organisations in Australia and New Zealand for sustainability, environmental and ESG recruitment, with a particular focus on the following sectors:
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Sustainability

Once considered optional, sustainability is now central to how organisations operate, invest, and grow. With increased Board and investor focus, sustainability professionals play a critical role in delivering measurable environmental and social outcomes. Talent Nation partners with purpose-driven organisations to place talent where it matters most. Register with us to take the next step in your sustainability career.
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Environment

The Earth is facing significant environmental challenges as natural resources are consumed faster than they can be replenished. Organisations across all sectors now require environmental expertise to manage risk, protect ecosystems, and meet regulatory expectations. Environmental professionals play a critical role in driving conservation, compliance, and sustainable resource management.
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ESG

With a global network of candidates spanning every facet of the ESG landscape, we have diligently tracked the careers of ESG specialists since 2012. This deep market insight allows us to understand evolving skills, regulations, and investor expectations. We connect organisations with ESG professionals who drive governance, reporting, and impact. Partner with Talent Nation to access ESG talent or explore roles.
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Climate & Energy

The Earth is facing significant environmental challenges as natural resources are consumed faster than they can be replenished. Organisations across all sectors now require environmental expertise to manage risk, protect ecosystems, and meet regulatory expectations. Environmental professionals play a critical role in driving conservation, compliance, and sustainable resource management.
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Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance is transforming how capital is allocated, managed, and measured. Working closely with financial institutions, asset managers, and investment firms, Talent Nation supports the recruitment of professionals driving responsible investment and climate-aligned finance. Our deep sector expertise ensures alignment between skills, values, and impact. Speak with our team to explore sustainable finance roles.

FY25 ESG, Environment & Sustainability Remuneration Report

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Gain access to the most comprehensive remuneration report for ESG, Environment & Sustainability professionals. Our exclusive report is based on extensive qualitative and quantitative data from across Australia and New Zealand, and is widely referenced by industry professionals, hiring managers, industry publications, and mainstream media.

With contributions from over 1,800 Sustainability, Environment, ESG, and Sustainable Finance professionals, we invite you to purchase your personal copy today. 

Clients & Testimonials

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Jobs that Accelerate Impact

We’re 100% immersed in your world, and as a job seeker, that’s everything you want from your recruitment partner. By registering with Talent Nation, you’ll access exclusive job opportunities you won’t find anywhere else with organisations leading the future of sustainability and environmental practices and initiatives. We provide extensive career advice to our networks, only work with companies that share our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and ensure that your career objectives and values align with our clients.

Connect with us and experience the difference of working with a professional, market-leading ESG recruiter that is passionate about accelerating impact by supporting you to find a role in which you can thrive.

Market Leadership

Keep updated with our latest news!

In the rapidly evolving world of responsible investment, technical expertise in ESG data, disclosures, and regulatory frameworks is not enough. As the

Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures are nearly here. In response, climate change and NetZero have become some of 2025’s highest priorities – 31%

If you ask 20 people for a definition of sustainability, you’ll get 20 different responses. People see it as a narrow field

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Talent Nation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Our HQ is located on the land of the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation, whose Ancestors are the among the oldest storytellers on earth. You can learn more about the land Talent Nation work on, here!

If you or your business would like to find out what Aboriginal land you live or work on, you can visit First Languages Australia who have developed – Gambay – an interactive map of Australia’s first languages that reflects the accurate names and groupings.

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