Green Jobs and Australia's Readiness

As Australia transitions towards a low-carbon future, the demand for "green jobs" continues to rise. These roles are essential in embedding sustainability and conservation into how we work, especially when it comes to health and safety.

In the HSEQ space, green roles are increasingly focused on environmental protection, sustainable workplace practices, and meeting the growing complexity of regulatory requirements. These professionals play a vital role in future-proofing operations and building safer, more resilient workplaces.

Key areas where green H&S professionals are making an impact:

• Environmental Risk Management – Proactively identifying and mitigating environmental hazards in line with sustainability frameworks

• Sustainable Workplace Practices – Driving waste reduction, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable resources

• Regulatory Compliance – Ensuring alignment with evolving environmental laws around emissions, waste, and resource management

Government-backed initiatives like the Green Skills Passport are paving the way for capability development, while the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023–2033 highlights the critical role of environmental factors in modern safety practices.

Australia's workforce is not yet fully equipped to meet the complex requirements of green health and safety roles. Targeted training in environmental risk assessment, sustainable workplace design, and regulatory compliance is key to bridging the gap.

At proteqt, we specialise in connecting organisations with safety leaders who bring both HSEQ expertise and a sustainability mindset. Whether you’re building an ESG team, looking for an environmental risk expert, or hiring WHS professionals with green credentials, we can help you find the right people to lead the way.

If you’d like to discuss any of their profiles or learn about our talent solutions, please reach out to me. You can contact me on 0491 786 440 or email dani@proteqt.com.au to discuss how we can build safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces—together.