Demand for sustainability specialists drives salaries upward | FSS
The average salary for heads of environment in Australia has jumped to more than $300,000, with potential average salaries crossing $360,000, according to data from Talent Nation.
The sustainability roles that employers are paying big money for | Australian Financial Review
Pressure from investors has motivated Australian employers to offer generous salary packages to professionals who can help them drastically cut their carbon emissions, but they are struggling to find enough staff to fill the vacant roles.
Pays and Chief Sustainability Officers on the rise | The Fifth Estate
New year, new vibe. Well, maybe, or is it more of the same? The great resignation continues and so do the great pay rises if you listen to Richard Evans of recruiter Talent Nation…
Could a skills shortage stall the renewable energy revolution?
Industry insiders are warning that Australia will struggle to meet the demand for both specialised and generalised skills to drive the post-Covid renewable energy transformation, especially those skills needed to develop the states’ regional Renewable Energy Zones…
“War for talent”: ESG professionals in high demand
Recruiters for roles in ESG and sustainability say it’s a candidate’s market when it comes to hiring. Companies across most industry sectors are hiring from junior to senior executive levels to find capabilities in ESG and sustainability, driven by increased focus on ESG performance from investors, customers and community stakeholders, said Richard Evans, managing director, […]
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