Episode 3 of Energy Matters shone a spotlight on the power of purpose-driven careers, featuring Careers for Purpose. Hosted by James Treble, the segment explored how this innovative recruitment agency is helping businesses in renewable energy and sustainability find the right talent to make a real impact. With insights from industry professionals and business leaders, the episode highlighted the growing demand for meaningful work and the role Careers for Purpose plays in connecting passionate people with purpose-led organisations.
About the episode
During the episode, James Treble visited the Sydney office of Careers for Purpose to speak with co-founder Teresa Romanovsky and recruitment expert Travis McMurray. Teresa shared how her journey started after being made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic. With years of experience in recruitment, she saw an opportunity to create a business that focused on connecting people with careers that align with their values.
The segment also featured Steve Badgery from Open Solar, who discussed how he initially worked with Careers for Purpose as a job seeker and now relies on them to find specialist talent for his business. Julian Bott from Cundall shared his experience of using the agency to recruit employees who care deeply about sustainability and want to make a difference in their work. As Teresa explained, recruitment might not change the world on its own, but the right people in the right roles certainly can.
Careers for Purpose and the services they offer
Careers for Purpose is Australia’s first recruitment agency dedicated to purpose-driven careers. Founded in 2021 by Teresa Romanovsky, the agency connects skilled professionals with organisations that prioritise sustainability, renewable energy, environmental consulting, and ethical enterprise.
With a focus on impact-driven industries, Careers for Purpose helps businesses build teams that align with their mission and values. Their services include end-to-end recruitment, strategic hiring advice, and career support for job seekers. They work closely with employers to identify talent with the green skills needed to drive social and environmental progress.
Beyond simply filling roles, Careers for Purpose is committed to helping people find jobs that are meaningful and fulfilling. They believe that when the right talent meets the right opportunity, businesses thrive and real change happens.
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