Careers For Purpose

19/03/2026

Some stories stay with you long after the evening ends.

Last night was one of those. Celebrating the book launch of my friend and collaborator, Dr. Kaushik Sridhar's 'Kidnapped by Hezbollah, Freed by Purpose' - and being reminded, in the most profound way, how purpose can reshape even the most unimaginable experiences 🌟

From boardrooms to life’s hurdles and joys, this one puts everything into perspective.

Grateful for the friendship, and for a signed copy now in my hot little hands ready for some ‘me time’ reading, leisure and learning 📖

09/02/2026

Apparently this is what happens when you mix recruitment, psych testing, purpose-led work…
and a fondness for vintage dresses and roller skates 💃🛼

CVs ✔️
Psychometrics ✔️
Plant-powered ✔️

The skates are optional.
The evidence-based hiring isn’t.

02/02/2026

Happy 2 year anniversary to our Travis 👏🏻

Last Friday we celebrated with an amazingly delicious lunch at

Careers For Purpose also turned 5 this year!

A double celebration and one that is only possible with Travis’s continued dedication to client and candidate delivery, passion for the environment, and being an all round wonderful person.

Thank you Travis 🥳

19/01/2026

Hello 2026 👋🌱

If 2025 made job hunting feel like a black hole, you’re not alone 🕳️

We saw the frustration up close - on both sides of the hiring table.

👉 Candidates doing everything “right” and hearing nothing back.
👉 Employers flooded with applications but struggling to find real alignment.
👉 Roles delayed or withdrawn as funding shifted.
👉 Processes becoming longer and heavier as uncertainty crept in.

At Careers For Purpose, we felt those ripple effects too. It was a year that demanded patience, honesty, and a willingness to pause and rethink.

As we head into 2026, what feels different is intent.

✅ More openness to slowing down before hiring.
✅ More focus on clarity over volume.
✅ And more recognition that better decisions serve everyone.

Here’s to a more grounded, human approach to hiring in 2026 🌱

28/10/2025

We’re partnering with a growing environmental consultancy that’s creating a brand-new Geotechnical Engineer role — the perfect opportunity to step into a business that values balance as much as technical excellence.

You’ll lead investigations, shape best practice, and collaborate across commercial and residential projects — all while enjoying a 9-day fortnight (paid for 10).

If you’re ready to make your mark (and still have time left for life outside work), find out more at Careers for Purpose.

27/08/2025

Did you know recruitment has a carbon footprint? ✈️📄 In-person interviews, travel, and paperwork all add up. Our latest blog shares practical tips for greener hiring - and why sustainable recruitment is a competitive advantage.
🌍 Read here: https://buff.ly/wbAKRKx

Specialist talent search at the forefront of the decarbonisation economy. We connect mission-aligned organisations with the engineers, scientists, executives and business growth leaders driving decarbonisation across clean energy, sustainability, food tech and environmental sectors.

24/08/2025

⚡️ Racing Ahead While Hitting the Brakes: Australia’s Renewable Paradox ⚡️

Australia’s electricity grids are greener than ever. ☀️ Rooftop solar is breaking records, 🔋 batteries are booming, and NSW is forecast to hit ~90% renewables by 2035.

Yet behind the headlines lies a paradox: investment in new wind and solar projects has plunged. In the first half of 2025, large-scale renewables investment fell by 64%. Not a single wind project reached financial close, and only 386 MW of solar crept forward. Even Australia’s largest retailers are hesitating, with Origin Energy focusing more on batteries (1.7 GW worth) than on building new wind or solar.

Why the slowdown?

🏗️ Grid bottlenecks: Transmission build-outs aren’t keeping pace with rooftop and utility-scale projects.

🏛️ Policy uncertainty: Incentives are flowing toward batteries, while the path for large-scale wind and solar is less clear.

💰 Market dynamics: Developers face rising costs, planning delays, and shifting economics.

Why it matters for jobs and skills:

🇦🇺 Australia risks losing skilled engineers, project managers, and tradespeople to faster-moving overseas markets.

🌱 Regional communities depending on wind and solar development will see fewer immediate opportunities.

🧑💼 The gap between ambition (90% renewables by 2035) and ex*****on could make it harder to build and retain the workforce needed.

The opportunity:

For companies able to cut through the noise and push projects forward, the upside is enormous: access to the best talent, visibility as industry leaders, and the ability to shape the clean-energy workforce of tomorrow.

Closing thought:
The energy transition isn’t just about megawatts ⚡ — it’s about people 👥. Skilled workers need confidence that their jobs are part of a steady, long-term plan. Without consistent investment in wind and solar, Australia risks a workforce paradox: greener grids today, but a shortage of the very people we’ll need tomorrow.

21/08/2025

🌏 Australia’s energy transition is edging towards a tipping point.

Queensland’s grid recently reached a possible renewables share of 99.3% - with rooftop solar covering over half of demand.

In NSW, Transgrid forecasts a surge from around 40% renewables today to ~90% by 2035, fuelled by utility-scale projects, batteries, and rooftop PV.

✨ What does this mean for jobs?

👉Huge demand for grid planners, engineers, and battery specialists.

👉Policy professionals needed to balance ambition with system stability.

👉Regional communities seeing opportunities from new projects.

Whether you’re already in clean energy or thinking of a pivot, this is the decade when Australia’s energy workforce will expand faster than ever.

20/08/2025

🌱 Transform land. Transform lives 🌏
We're searching for a Project Manager specialised in Contaminated Land to join a growing, purpose-driven environmental consultancy.

If you're passionate about turning polluted sites into community assets, and you'd like to do it with autonomy, flexibility, and a genuinely supportive team, this one's worth a look!

🚘 Company car
🤝 Equity opportunity
🏗 Impactful, large-scale projects
💬 No micromanagement – just trust and support
📍 Sydney-based

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more! And visit our website to apply ✍️ https://buff.ly/FLEcJvy

12/08/2025

🌍 We’re Hiring: GM of Commercial – Clean Tech Strategy & Sales 🌍

Are you a senior commercial leader ready to shape the growth of a proven energy tech company?

Lead a growing team, drive revenue across key markets, and work directly with the exec team to scale sustainably.

✨ Remote or Sydney
✨ Equity + Exec Exposure
✨ Work with Cutting-Edge Energy Optimisation Tech

Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Tag them below ⬇️
📩 Apply: https://buff.ly/1DZUmgp
🎥 Watch the video to learn more!

05/08/2025

We all try to recycle, but what if we could design things so there's nothing to throw away in the first place?

At ReGen Expo, I saw some amazing examples of circular innovation - systems that eliminate waste, not just manage it.

My latest blog explores the difference between recycling and circularity, and why it’s a vital shift for the planet and the jobs of the future.

➕ 1 million+ more green-skilled workers needed in Australia by 2030
➕ Real wage uplift for workers who get trained in green and regenerative skills
➕ A smarter way to build prosperity and protect the earth

Take a look. It’s hopeful, practical, and just might change how you think about your rubbish bin.

https://www.careersforpurpose.com.au/what-is-circularity-and-why-its-so-much-more-than-just-recycling

Specialist talent search at the forefront of the decarbonisation economy. We connect mission-aligned organisations with the engineers, scientists, executives and business growth leaders driving decarbonisation across clean energy, sustainability, food tech and environmental sectors.