Overview
A NSW Government-funded pilot initiative delivered by CSIRO that connects NSW businesses with paid tertiary student interns to work on decarbonisation projects. Businesses receive up to $2,500 to help cover intern wages, end-to-end recruitment support, and the opportunity to build long-term talent pipelines. Students gain paid work experience (minimum 200 hours at $25/hour) on real-world net zero projects with dedicated mentorship and industry connections.
Eligibility Requirements
Businesses must have a decarbonisation-focused project in NSW, minimum 5 employees, active ABN, operating in NSW for 12+ months, and be an Australian entity (excluding government/education). Students must be in penultimate or final year of relevant tertiary study (Certificate IV or higher) with credit average or higher, be Australian citizen/permanent resident in NSW, and not existing employees of the host workplace.
Who Can Apply
Relevant Industries
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.
Visit the official application page