Fantastic progam targeting institutional sustainability:

Discover new skills, knowledge and activities which will help build leaders who influence others to do extraordinary things. Hear expert speakers, educators, and scientists who will inspire and stimulate.

Renowned keynote speakers:

Hear internationally and nationally renowned speakers such as Professor Tim Flannery, Professor Steven Schwartz, Leith Sharp, Professor Ian Lowe and Adam Spencer.

Benchmarking:

See what other institutions are doing in regards to their sustainability journey, hear their stories and be inspired to act.

Excellent networking opportunities:

Connect with your peers, your mentors, and the leaders in sustainability, a great opportunity to develop long lasting support networks and friendships.

It’s in Sydney:

Experience Sydney one of Australia’s most dynamic cities. The 2009 ACTS conference is hosted by Macquarie University, an institutional leader in sustainability.

Fun:

Interact with friends and colleagues and meet new people at the 3 evening events. Not to be missed is the annual dinner, a fabulous end to the conference.

Best value:

Save money. The ACTS Conference is the most affordable conference you will ever get to go to. Only $640 for full conference registration. Not to be beaten.

Professional and personal development:

Expand your world personally and professionally by meeting people who are passionate about sustainability, their work, who are creative, and like to have fun.

Have your say:

Help the association continue to evolve by contributing to development of ACTS charter. Your input is invaluable.

Finally :      Because you can and really you should!

http://www.mq.edu.au/sustainability/actsconference/index.html

The environmental management program of the Australian National University, ANUgreen, is seeking to fill a 12 month fixed term full time position for an Environment Officer specialising in student outreach and education. 

The position will coordinate activities to engage the campus community in sustainability initiatives including a variety of events and work experience programs for students.  Full details including selection criteria and application instructions can be found at: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=796

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Exciting opportunity to shape the green economy

Competitive Salary + car + commission

Our client, one of Australia’s leading apprentice and trainee organisations are laying the foundation for our green future.  Australia’s first Group Training program will build the skills base Australia will need to respond to climate change, water scarcity as well as the need to repair environmental damage and offer environmental goods and services.

As Program Manager you will generate new business opportunities for apprentices, trainees and host employers.  You will keep abreast of legislation in relation to climate change and related issues, interpreting this as it applies to the Australian job market.  Commercially astute with a background in sales and HR, you will drive performance against NSW DET 2009 targets expanding the ‘green’ employer network by placing staff in the following sectors:

- Land conservation

- Water industry

- Renewable energy

- Environmental planning

- Green building/plumbing/electrical

- Sustainable horticulture

- Forestry

- Environmental audit

- Sustainability

- ENGO’s (Environmental Non-Government Organisation)

In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative that will positively shape the future of the Australian job market.

Lisa Tarry

Turning Green

lisa@turninggreenconsultants.com.au

0400 083 205

www.turninggrenconsultants.com.au

Professor Ian Lowe AO has degrees in engineering and physics. He is currently emeritus professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University in Brisbane, an adjunct professor at Sunshine Coast University and an honorary research fellow at the University of Adelaide. The author of 18 books and more than 500 other publications, Professor Lowe’s contributions to environmental science have won him a Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize for promotion of science, the Prime Minister’s Environment Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, the Queensland Premier’s Millennium Award for Excellence in Science, and the University of NSW Alumni Award for achievement in science. Professor Lowe was named Humanist of the Year in 1988 and made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2001. Professor Lowe is the current President of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), a position he has held since 2004.