http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au News and views about ethical jobs, green jobs, non-profit & community jobs and ethical business jobs in Australia and around the world. daily 1 2009-04-01T19:48:39Z http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/unethical-job-613-spying-on-the-community Were your hopes for a career as a Biotic-Powered Super Soldier dashed by revelations that an ad for this most unethical job was a hoax promoting a computer game? Well, here's an alternative that we're pretty sure is for real. No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-03-04T12:14:20Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/another-step-towards-pay-equity-for-jobs-in-the-not-for-profit-sector The recent release of the Productivity Commission's report on the not-for-profit sector has revealed the huge contribution that the sector makes to the Australian economy. And even if you're working in a not-for-profit job, the results might surprise you . . . No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-02-25T06:04:03Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/your-ethics-or-your-money-closing-the-gap Last year, EthicalJobs.com.au reported on the willingness of ethical jobseekers to take a pay cut to work in the not-for-profit sector. But is the discrepancy between not-for-profit jobs and their private or public sector equivalents getting bigger or smaller? And feel good factor and relaxed dress code aside, are there some hidden fiscal benefits in working for a better world? No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-02-11T07:17:16Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/want-an-ethical-job-make-your-own Imagine if you could get paid to work for your favourite charitable organisation for a whole year - and it didn't cost them a cent. No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-02-04T07:07:59Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/unethical-job-347-biotic-powered-super-soldier Think that selling cigarettes for an evil tobacco company or hawking weapons to third-world dictators are unethical jobs? Check out this job that was posted on an Australian job-seach site last week - it's a screamer! No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-01-25T02:11:07Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/spam-spam-spam-spam-jobs-and-spam As with the proverbial room full of monkeys and typewriters destined to reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare given enough time, the "spam, spam, jobs and spam" approach may eventually lead to employment. But will it endear you to the HR officers forced to spend hours sorting the wheat from the chaff? No publisher ethicaljobs 2010-01-14T07:20:46Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/how-to-get-a-holiday-edge-on-finding-a-job We’re heading off for our Christmas break, but before we go, we thought we’d leave all you ethical jobseekers with a few tips on what you can do over the holiday break to give you the edge over all those other jobseekers who are out frolicking in the sunshine (or in bed with a hangover!). No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-24T04:52:05Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/ecopreneur-the-quest-for-ethical-meaningful-employment-1 “What is an ecopreneur?” we hear you ask. Ecopreneur is a blending of the words 'ecological' and 'entrepreneur' – an ecopreneur is an entrepreneur who prioritises the planet and people above profit. No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-23T05:07:15Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/volunteering-a-big-step-on-the-ethical-career-path With Christmas and New Years being the traditional season for goodwill and the making of resolutions, it's no surprise that not-for-profit organisations have reported higher levels of interest in volunteering at this time of year. So if you're looking to take another step along the pathway to a more ethical career in the New Year, check out some opportunities for (unpaid) work for a better world in the New Year! No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-17T11:09:10Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/38-new-positions-available-for-wa-ethical-job-seekers Is there are silver lining to the GFC? If you're looking for an ethical job in WA then the answer would be yes! with the establishment of a new program Jobseekers2Communities. No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-10T07:10:14Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/meet-fair-trade-employers-fair-square Are you interested in working in the fair trade industry? Interested in meeting potential fair trade employers in the Melbourne region? Then come check out the Fair@Square Festival 2009 No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-04T01:36:11Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/is-overwork-affecting-your-health EthicalJobs.com.au has a look at a recently released Australian Institute report and what it tells us about the personal and social health effects of overwork. No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-12-02T05:37:14Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/go-home-on-time-day The Australia Institute has found that on average, half of all Australian employees do more work than they’re paid for. If you or someone you know deserves to go home on time, then jump online asap at http://gohomeontimeday.org.au and get a pass then GO HOME ON TIME! No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-11-18T04:50:21Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/one-step-closer-pay-equity-for-an-ethical-sector “Forty years after Australian women won the right to equal pay, the Rudd Government will back a major test case seeking hefty pay rises for 200,000 mostly female workers in the community sector.” No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-11-18T04:48:01Z Blog Entry http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/blog/engineers-working-to-create-sustainable-positive-change-for-disadvantaged-communities Are you interested in international aid work and sustainable development? Are you an engineer interested in exploring the ethical volunteer and working opportunities available to you? Then the Engage 2009 conference is for you! No publisher ethicaljobs 2009-10-28T02:21:58Z Blog Entry