NSW Skills for 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.
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What do you get?

Access to a high-quality pool of tertiary student interns.

Who is this for?

NSW-based businesses with net zero-focused projects.

Overview

NSW Skills for Net Zero is free for businesses to participate in (though some employment costs apply).

Businesses 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.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, businesses must:

  • be operating in NSW and hold an active Australian business number (ABN)
  • have been operating for at least 12 months, and have a minimum of 5 employees
  • 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 appropriate work environment for a student in line with industry and work and safety standards
  • formally employ the student for a minimum of 200 hours to work on a relevant, NSW-based, decarbonisation-focused project
  • pay the student a minimum of $25 per hour, plus any superannuation entitlements.

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