The participants of Mutitjulu and the Mala Gate, which they painted themselves.

About National Green Jobs Corps and Job Futures

National Green Jobs Corps is an Australian Government initiative which allows young people between 17 and 24 to be part of projects that improve our natural environment and heritage.

National Green Jobs Corps participants gain improved career and employment prospects through accredited training, structured work activities and work experience. They are given the opportunity to develop skills that can lead to employment in emerging green and climate change industries.

Job Futures is a national network of not-for-profit organisations to make a positive difference to the local environment, the community, and the lives of the young people who work on the project. We deliver 25% of National Green Jobs Corps programs in Australia, working across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.

National Green Jobs Corps projects

Projects run for six months with 10 participants working with a Team Leader. These projects make a difference to the environment, the participants, and the local community.

Projects are diverse, innovative and a critical part of caring for our environment. They include activities such as:

  • Walking track construction
  • Tree planting
  • Seed collecting
  • Weeding and fencing
  • Habitat protection and restoration
  • Restoration activities for cultural heritage
  • Land, water and wildlife surveys
  • Eco-tourism development
  • Assistance with school programmes and community events
  • Preservation of traditional Indigenous culture, skills and stories
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