Time for Sydney to take cycling seriously Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios As the world’s list of cities undergoing a cycling revolution continues to grow, you wonder when Sydney will finally reach a tipping point and take cycling as a mode of transport seriously, writes landscape architect Jason Packenham.
Construction innovation stuck in the slow lane Alexia Lidas, Design Futures Council The Australian construction industry is not innovating fast enough and the fall of Strongbuild is proof, writes Alexia Lidas, observing from the vantage point leading the Design Futures Council (DFC).
Our pick of the jobs: Hydrogen economy to create 2800 jobs The Fifth Estate | 23 October 2018 Last week we learnt that almost 10,000 jobs had been created in Australia’s renewable energy industry from the 69 wind and solar plants that are currently being built. But there’s another job-creating clean energy alternative on the rise: renewable hydrogen.
Sun still shining for property business and salaries; spot clouds emerging The Fifth Estate | 16 October 2018 Most salaries in the property industry are increasing at a regular pace with a third of businesses reporting activity levels better than last year.
Our pick of the jobs: renewables going gangbusters, and Geelong stars Poppy Johnston | 16 October 2018 A new wind turbine manufacturing hub in Geelong is set to boost the local economy with 27 new jobs for locals and training in wind turbine maintenance for hundreds of…
Tim Horton is new commissioner at the NSW Land and Environment Court 10 October 2018 Architect Tim Horton has been appointed as a commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court at a time when it looks like the court wants to deepen its understanding…
Our pick of the recycling and waste jobs this week 9 October 2018 Recycling jobs in Australia could increase by 50 per cent if stakeholders embrace Australian Council of Recycling’s new plan for “rebooting” the nation’s “stagnant” recycling industry. “Australia is currently ranked…
Investa appoints Robert Houston as new senior facility manager 9 October 2018 Robert Houston has been appointed as Investa’s new senior facility manager.
Our pick of the jobs – Sustainability Victoria, TasNetworks, AMP Capital, GBCA The Fifth Estate | 4 October 2018 There’s a steady call for sustainability jobs, including at Sustainability Victoria, which now has a long list of sustainability and renewable energy programs to manage for the Victorian government and…
Erandi Samarakoon joins Macquarie Group in environmental management role The Fifth Estate | 2 October 2018 Erandi Samarakoon has left Lendlease.
NSW Planning and Environment promote Amy Kean to renewables director The Fifth Estate | 25 September 2018 Amy Kean has worked her way up the ranks at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to become the director of the Energy Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies branch.
Cityswitch: Sustainability engagement coordinator Advertisement | 20 September 2018 The City of Sydney is looking for a sustainability engagement coordinator to join the CitySwitch Green Office program to accelerate action in the business community towards net zero and beyond.
Market Pulse: Architects on the move The Fifth Estate | 18 September 2018 The top names in architecture are branching into new markets to establish a firmer footing in Australia’s fast-growing capital cities. And they’re continuing to add capability in new disciplines such…
The Department of Planning & Environment: Manager, Program Delivery Advertisement | 18 September 2018 Do you want to be part of NSW’s transition to a modern energy system? We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to assist the government in delivering a range of exciting new clean energy projects to drive NSW towards its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
ASPECT Studios takes on Adam Kiekebosch as new infrastructure director The Fifth Estate | 18 September 2018 Adam Kiekebosch has joined ASPECT Studios as director of infrastructure after a role with Australian-based infrastructure consulting services company SMEC.
