Renewable Energy & Sustainability Recruitment
Bayside Group sources executive, specialist, and technical professionals for roles in renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
We match top talent with your business or project, whether your focus is solar energy, wind power, hydropower, battery power, bioenergy or emerging clean energy.
Sands of Time
Why Choose Bayside as Your Renewable Energy & Environmental Recruitment Agency?
Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. Continuing investment in renewable energy means growth in the renewables job market now and in the years and decades to come.
Our experienced sustainability recruitment team have the industry knowledge and networks required to match the right professionals with renewable energy projects and organisations, now and in the future.
Our experienced sustainability recruitment team have the industry knowledge and networks required to match the right professionals with renewable energy projects and organisations, now and in the future.
Complete this form and a specialist consultant will be in touch to discuss your organisation and requirements in more detail.
Complete this form and a specialist consultant will be in touch to discuss your organisation and requirements in more detail.
Our Recruiting Specialties
Bayside Group has decades of experience recruiting for disciplines that are central to the growth of renewable energy, helping our clients to staff projects across solar, wind, hydro, biomass, battery and emerging energy sources.
Solar Energy
We recruit Solar Project Managers and System Designers, along with Electrical Engineers, Site Assessors, and Maintenance Technicians.
These experts are crucial for planning, installing, and maintaining solar farm projects, supporting nationwide clean energy efforts.
Wind Power
We recruit Wind Turbine Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Designers, Electrical Installation Experts, and Project Managers among many others.
These professionals play a role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of wind energy systems such as wind turbines.
Hydropower
We recruit Water Engineers, Geotechnical Design Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Scientists and Site Managers to name a few.
A background in hydropower, dams or water resources is often preferred due to the unique nature of this sector. Having serviced this sector for many years, we are well versed in supporting hydro clients.
Battery Power
We recruit diverse professionals in this sector, including Design Engineers, Electrochemists, Installation Operations Specialists, and Field Service Technicians.
Many of these positions service design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of battery storage solutions.
Bioenergy
We recruit Chemists, Biochemists, Microbiologists, Engineers and Agricultural Specialists for biomass projects.
With more than 60% of bioenergy jobs in regional Australia, we support clients in key agricultural hubs by working with our regional brand, Acclaimed Workforce.
Emerging Clean Energy
Emerging technology is crucial to renewable energy growth and sustainability.
As technical recruitment experts with extensive experience, we work with companies developing emerging technology to source specialist talent who can help to develop new clean energy options.
Renewable Energy Talent
Renewable energy jobs in Australia have risen 85% in five years, making up over 700,000 positions to the clean energy sector.
Bayside Group has placed thousands of professionals with skills and knowledge that can support the growth of renewable energy, including:
- Asset Management Consultants
- Civil Engineers
- Communication Specialists
- Designers
- Electrical Engineers
- Energy Engineers
- Environmental Scientists
- Environmental Advisors
- ESG Specialists
- HSE Specialists
- Maintenance Planners
- Mechanical Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Planners & Schedulers
- Project Managers
- Project & Administration Support
- Renewable Energy and Storage Engineers
- Research Scientists
- Site Engineers
- Site Managers & Supervisors
- Technicians
- Quality Engineers
How our recruitment process works
Submit your Requirements
Submit your hiring brief for renewable energy talent, and we’ll take care of the rest.
What we do:
- Source and screen candidates for contingent or permanent roles.
- Leverage our database and network to source professionals with renewable energy experience or relevant transferable skills for your needs.
- Review resumes, conduct phone screenings, and perform thorough skill and behavioural interviews.
Interview Shortlisted Candidates
Meet shortlisted candidates utilising the comprehensive summaries provided.
What we do:
- Our recruitment consultants will shortlist preferred candidates and arrange client interviews with those you select to meet.
- We will also verify candidates by confirming work rights, qualifications, and speak to a minimum of two professional referees.
- Where required, skill, psychometric or medical assessments can be arranged.
Select & Engage Candidate
Select and onboard candidate, approving timesheets for contingent workers.
What we do:
- Negotiate salary and finalise employment model to ensure compliance.
- Help onboard contingent employees, conducting online safety inductions and providing relevant company information.
- Manage contingent employees’ payroll, timesheets, compliance, WHS, and ongoing performance, providing continuous candidate care and recognition.
How our recruitment process works
What roles are typically recruited in the energy sector?
The energy sector engages a broad range of people, including those with engineering, scientific, environmental, project, maintenance, trades, advisory and administrative backgrounds. Listed above are key roles Bayside Group recruits in the renewable energy sector.
From an engineering perspective, we regularly look for Civil, Electrical, Renewable, Project and Site Engineers. Asset and facilities management is also a significant function in the energy sector. People with a science degree will work in laboratories or on site, across functions including testing, environment and sustainability, research or advisory roles. People with technical backgrounds are often engaged to undertake construction, auditing and maintenance. Policy and regulatory knowledge is highly sought after, as governance plays a significant role in the sector.
What qualifications are required for renewables roles?
Like any job, qualifications will depend on the role and requirements. Formal qualifications in engineering, science or environmental science, environmental management, environmental sustainability, policy and management are common. However, the industry looks for talent across a broad spectrum.
Given the changing nature of renewables, many professionals undertake graduate certifications specific to renewables, environment, sustainability or policy to expand their knowledge. Soft skills include design thinking, problem solving, project management and collaboration.
How is compliance handled in energy recruitment?
Bayside Group consistently manages employment compliance across disciplines or industry. However, the application of Awards will be specific to the role or sector, along with candidate skills sets relevant to industry standards. Standards will incorporate energy pricing, environmental impact and conservation, utility regulations, technology regulations, international agreements, project permits and more.
Bayside Group’s recruitment processes are tailored to industry requirements to ensure our clients engage individuals with the relevant skills and knowledge.
How quickly can you source qualified candidates?
Bayside Group sources qualified candidates fast, but it depends on the role and the candidate market. Our specialist team are talking to candidates every day and have extensive networks, which generally reduces recruitment timeframes.
Our consultants will provide indicative timeframes to our clients once briefed and continue to update as to progress.
Can you support large scale project hiring?
Yes. Bayside Group has extensive experience recruiting for large organisations and major projects, and has a team of engineering, scientific, technical and administration recruiters to support our renewable energy team.
Do you offer executive search for senior renewable energy roles?
Yes. As a niche recruitment organisation, our executive team is highly experienced and specialist. This means they have extensive networks from which to access, and the ability to approach executive talent discretely and effectively.
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