NSW Skills for Net Zero for business

Access new talent through NSW Skills for Net Zero

NSW Skills for Net Zero (the initiative) aims to engage, match and connect talented tertiary students with paid internship opportunities at workplaces that are helping NSW to achieve net zero.

The initiative provides eligible businesses with access to a high-quality pool of tertiary student interns who are ready to contribute to the workplace’s decarbonisation project goals.

NSW Skills for Net Zero is a chance for businesses to invest in the workforce of tomorrow by providing practical experience and mentoring to a high-quality student intern.

The initiative guides NSW graduates to a net zero career pathway while supporting businesses to build their net zero workforce.

The initiative is supporting graduates to transition into decarbonisation-focused jobs more readily after completing their studies, helping to provide a skilled workforce to support a decarbonised future.

NSW Skills for Net Zero is proudly funded by the NSW Government and delivered by CSIRO.

Learn more about NSW Skills for Net Zero

The opportunity

NSW Skills for Net Zero is free for businesses to participate in (though some employment costs apply). The initiative is industry-driven. We work to understand business’s requirements and find the best candidate for their project.

Host workplaces will benefit from:

access to a high-quality pool of tertiary student interns to address skilled workforce gaps
full recruitment and support from the experienced CSIRO team throughout the duration of the intern placement
student connections that could continue beyond the internship, reducing recruitment and onboarding costs
a $2,500 maximum payment towards the cost of internship wage (paid on internship completion)
flexible work options, by requesting students on a part-time or full-time basis anytime throughout the year
the opportunity to promote your involvement in a high-profile net zero initiative delivered by CSIRO and proudly funded by the NSW Government.

Eligibility

NSW Skills for Net Zero supports NSW-based businesses with net zero-focused projects to mentor the next generation while showcasing career pathways and initiatives for a decarbonised future.

To be eligible, businesses must:

be operating in NSW and hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
be operating for at least 12 months, and have a have a minimum of five employees
be an Australian entity (excluding government and education institutions)
provide a supervisor with relevant skills to support and mentor the student
have executive support to host a placement, have all appropriate insurances, and provide a safe and approppriate work environment for a student in line with industry and work and safety standards
formally employ the student for a minimum of 200hrs to work on a relevant, NSW-based, decarbonisation-focused project (see guidelines for details) and pay the student a minimum of $25ph plus any superannuation entitlements.

For more information please download our guidelines PDF (445 KB)

Please note

Guidelines may be updated, please check this webpage periodically to ensure you use the most recent version.

Email the NSW Skills for Net Zero team

How to apply

Applying for the NSW Skills for Net Zero is free and easy. Businesses can submit an online application anytime with a proposed placement to participate in the initiative. Please ensure you select 'STEM Professional' during the application process. An application may only be accepted if the eligible criteria are met.

Apply now to become a host workplace