Are you a good communicator? And passionate about the environment? Are you 16 - 25 years old? Want to get paid to learn?

What is Y Green Western Sydney?

The Y Green Western Sydney project is a residential sustainability project where local young people are trained and then employed to conduct home sustainability consultations in their community. The consultations involve providing advice and information on household energy efficiency and the products that are available to reduce energy usage.

Can I get some training?

You'll be trained as a Home Sustainability Adviser through a FREE nationally accredited short course. You'll complete the Course in Home Sustainability Assessment (21854VIC) which includes not only the technical information needed to complete a residential sustainability consultation, but also includes customer service skills, first aid, and occupational health and safety.

Is this a form of employment?

You'll get paid for training phase and to provide Home Sustainability Assessments to local households and provide advice to householders about what they can do to make their homes greener. And you'll receive all the tools and training you need to do it. All Y Green Home Sustainability Advisers work in pairs. Most of the work is in the afternoons/evenings and weekends when most householders are at home.

How do I apply?

We are currently recruiting for 25 young people in the Fairfield and Penrith local government areas. To apply for Y Green training program please contact our Project Coordinator, Steve Fleischmann steven.fleischmann@ygreen.com.au or 0425 301 436.

An Information session will be held on Monday 5th July. Contact us for details.

For more information visit www.ygreen.com.au

To download the application form click here

Funded by the Australian Government through the Jobs Fund Get Communities Working Stream.