The next Careers for Net Zero Podcast episode features Blade Technician champion, Darren Smith.

In the final episode of the Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s limited series, Darren, Anita and Holly spoke about 100m long surfboards, travelling to waterfalls, forests, deserts, the outback and the coast all around Australia and the world, and taking safety and quality seriously.

As Darren so eloquently says, “you only get to fall once.” He walks us through the training that on- and off-shore Blade Technicians need to undertake, including safely escaping from water and getting on and off helicopters and giant cherry pickers.

He explores in a bit more detail the continuing professional development opportunities provided by the Global Wind Organisation: https://www.globalwindsafety.org/. And Anita gets us excited about undertaking the tailored Blade Tech Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade at Federation University: https://study.federation.edu.au/course/DJBC.

Learn more about Darren by reading his champion profile:

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/blade-technician

Learn more about Blade Technicians by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/blade-technician/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The intro music was provided by ⁠⁠TimTaj⁠⁠.

The Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s eighth episode features Investment Analyst champion, Shadah Orfinejad.

Many of our champions, and indeed many of our listeners, have been privileged to have finished secondary school and followed their passion. But for Shadah, the story is a little different. She was pragmatic both in school and after, studying what came more easily, and seeking a secure career with plenty of job opportunities.

But when Shadah transitioned to working for Squadron Energy, she realised that she could have both job security, and a career with purpose, and that is challenging to boot!

Learn more about Shadah by reading is champion profile:

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/investment-analyst/

Learn more about Investment Analysts by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/investment-analyst/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The intro music was provided by ⁠⁠TimTaj⁠⁠.

The latest episode of the Careers for Net Zero podcast features Project Manager champion, Sarah Hill from Tasmania.

Project Managers have diverse roles. From construction to IT, and every sector in between, Sarah talks us through how Project Managers don’t just work in very different sectors, but on very varied projects and problems. She brings passion and purpose to her role, highlighting that almost anyone can become a Project Manager.

Learn more about Sarah by reading her champion profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/project-manager/

Learn more about Project Managers by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/project-manager/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The intro music was provided by ⁠TimTaj⁠.

We’re back with the second half of the Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s limited series. Our sixth episode - and first of 2024 - features Policy Advisor champion Francesca Muskovic from NSW.

Policy Advisors ensure government policies and programs are put in place to support Australia’s transition to an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions economy. Frankie knows this all too well and easily explains how people from diverse educational backgrounds – including technical ones – can contribute to advocating, designing and delivering effective climate and energy policy.

This episode explores how Frankie takes meaning and creates impact while working with a bunch of super passionate people.

Learn more about Frankie by reading her champion profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/policy-advisor/

Learn more about Policy Advisors by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/policy-advisor/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The intro music was provided by ⁠TimTaj⁠.

The Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s fifth and final episode for 2023 features Facilities Manager champion, Ryan D’Olimpio from WA.

Facilities Managers are essential to decarbonising the built environment, and this is something that Ryan knows all too well. Ryan seamlessly talks us through what Facilities Managers do and why they’re important to achieving net zero emissions. In Ryan’s own words “ultimately net zero is good for us, for the building, for the stakeholders, for the environment and for the planet.”

Ryan deep dives into some rating tools for commercial buildings, including:

The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS), with further information found here: https://www.nabers.gov.au/

The Green Star rating system, with further information found here: https://new.gbca.org.au/green-star/exploring-green-star/

Ryan also references the Diploma of Facilities Management, which has been developed in association with the Facility Management Association, with further information found here: https://www.fma.com.au/Web/Web/Career/Education/Diploma-of-Facilities-Management.aspx

Learn more about Ryan by reading his champion profile:

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/facilities-manager/

Learn more about Insulation Installers by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/facilities-manager/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s fourth episode features Insulation Installer champion, Ash Turton from the ACT. 

Ash straight talks our listeners through why insulation matters to achieving net zero emissions, how others can become an Insulation Installer and why women should get into the industry. 

Ash references the Certified Insulation Installer training and certification - https://eeccertified.org.au/certifications/certified-insulation-installer/ - that she undertook to be able to safely and effectively install insulation. 

Learn more about Ash by reading her champion profile: 

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/insulation-installer/ 

Learn more about Insulation Installers by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/insulation-installer/  

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia. 

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.  

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au. 

The Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s third episode features Community Engagement Advisor champion, Martine Holberton. 

From the runway to Australia’s regional outposts, Martine’s career journey has been nothing short of interesting. This week’s episode explores how those that “like a chat” and are passionate about sustainability are well placed to embark upon a clean economy career as a Community Engagement Advisor. 

Learn more about Martine by reading her champion profile: 

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/community-engagement-advisor/ 

Learn more about Community Engagement Advisors by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/community-engagement-advisor/  

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia. 

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.  

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au. 

The Careers for Net Zero Podcast’s second episode features Engineer champion, Caitlin Nicholas.

When Caitlin was in school she wanted to be a doctor of medicine, but soon realised that as an engineer, she could work to regenerate the biosphere. As a ‘doctor of the planet’ Caitlin supports the uptake of renewable energy in Queensland, and Germany, where she is currently seconded from Energy Queensland to E.ON.

Caitlin references a professional development program that helped her progress as a power engineer working in the clean economy:

Learn more about Caitlin by reading is champion profile:

https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/engineer/

Learn more about Engineers by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/engineer/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

In the inaugural episode of the Careers for Net Zero podcast, co-hosts Anita Talberg and Holly Taylor speak with the Net Zero Business Advisor champion, Nick Palousis.

The conversation kicks off with some definitions of net zero emissions and a clean economy prior to diving into Nick’s educational background, professional experience and skills.

Nick references two really useful professional development programs for those interested in becoming a Net Zero Business Advisor:

Learn more about Nick by reading his champion profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/champions/net-zero-business-advisor/

Learn more about Net Zero Business Advisors by reading the career profile: https://careersfornetzero.org.au/careers/net-zero-business-advisor/

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

Careers for Net Zero showcases the many career opportunities that will help deliver an equitable, prosperous and net zero emissions Australia.

Careers for Net Zero is a joint initiative of the Clean Energy Council and Energy Efficiency Council, with the support of Ai Group, Australian Power Institute, Boundless Earth and Engineers Australia.

Learn more at careersfornetzero.org.au.

The first episode will be released on 1 November 2023.

The intro music was provided by TimTaj.