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EPBC
By Ben Oakley June 17, 2026
This is the biggest shake-up to federal environment law since the EPBC Act came in back in 1999, and it's not a someday thing. It's happening now, and if you work in approvals, assessment or ecology, it's going to land on your desk.
PFAS and contaminated land
By Ben Oakley June 17, 2026
Contaminated land has been steady work for years, but PFAS is the part that keeps the phone ringing. If you've got real experience here, you're in a good spot. If you're thinking about where to point your career next, it's worth understanding why.
2026 Australian Environmental Salary Survey | Environmental Salary Guide Australia
By Ben Oakley June 9, 2026
Download the 2026 Australian Environmental Salary Survey. Salary benchmarks for environmental consultants, ecologists, hydrogeologists, contaminated land specialists, approvals professionals and sustainability practitioners across Australia
Botanists - Top 10 job hunting tips and Interview questions
By Ben Oakley May 3, 2026
If you're a botanist looking for new job opportunities, this blog post offers the top 10 job hunting tips tailored specifically for botanists. Additionally, discover the ten most common interview questions asked in botany-related job interviews, along with expert tips on how to prepare and answer them effectively to stand out in your next interview.
By Ben Oakley April 28, 2026
The Australian job market is cooling slightly but remains strong overall. We break down the latest SEEK data, salary trends, and what it means for employers and candidates in WA and across Australia.
How will the Iran War Impact Australia
By Ben Oakley March 9, 2026
How the Iran conflict could affect Australia - petrol prices, food costs, mining, inflation and the economy. A practical look at what Australians might expect.
If you spent any time this year wondering why the market felt quieter than expected, you weren’t im
By Ben Oakley December 15, 2025
If you spent any time this year wondering why the market felt quieter than expected, you weren’t imagining it. 2025 wasn’t a year of mass resignations or frantic job hopping.
The Best Time to Schedule a Job Interview (According to Research)
By Ben Oakley December 1, 2025
In the competitive world of job hunting, every aspect matters, even the timing of your interview. Although your qualifications and preparation are crucial, choosing the right day and time for your interview can impact your chances of success.
By Ben Oakley November 18, 2025
The office Christmas party can be a great night out - a chance to unwind, catch up with people you don’t usually talk to, and finish the year on a high. But it’s still a work event, and it only takes one bad decision to undo months of good work.
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