Green Wings

Learning on the job

What is Green Wings?

Green Wings is a green jobs training and employment program committed to building a skilled local workforce and the physical, social and economic renewal of the Bonnyrigg area.

The program was developed by Newleaf Communities and is funded by the Federal Government.

It will enable Newleaf to introduce a significant program of works within the Bonnyrigg area that were not contemplated for part of the Public Private Partnership (PPP).

How Green Wings aims to help the community:

•  Increase place-based training and employment for people on Newstart and Youth Allowance;
• Develop flexible part-time work for people under Welfare to Work requirements;
• Provide support services for frail aged and disabled residents;
• Increase opportunities for school-based traineeships and work placements;
• Complete job training with job-ready green skills;
• Reduce crime, improve amenity and reduce environmental footprint of a community with one of the lowest (Socio-Economic Index for Area) SEIFA scores in NSW;
• Contribute to environmental sustainability;
• Build local business. 

We offer property care services

Working for Green Wings

We will advertise opportunities for training and jobs as they arise and encourage people in the Fairfield and Liverpool Local Government areas to apply.
Click here to see our latest vacancies.

People we are looking for

The Green Wings program will predominantly target people on Newstart and Youth Allowance in the Fairfield and Liverpool local government areas with some scope for the inclusion of a number of people requiring flexible part time employment and a focus on residents of Bonnyrigg.

Eligibility for services

If you are frail aged or with a disability and live in Bonnyrigg you may be eligible for discounted lawn and cleaning services.
 

Assessing home energy usage

The Green Wings Program

The Green Wings program is made up of four teams each with a different focus but all dedicated to training, employment and sustainability:

1. Retrofit

The retrofit team assess homes in the Bonnyrigg redevelopment area to help tenants save money on energy and water bills.

Carlos Ramirez – Retrofit Manager
I began work with the Green Wings program in February 2010. I am an accredited assessor with ABSA (Association of Building Sustainability Assessors). I will teach two trainees to become Home Sustainability Assessors which will enable them to assess home energy and water usage and provide solutions to minimise bills. This may include installing energy saving devices such as dual flush toilets, blinds and curtains in homes.

Trainees upgrade Harricks Place

3. Streetscape

The streetscape team works in the Bonnyrigg Redevelopment area to beautify and improve the local environment.

Mark Reardon – Works Supervisor, Streetscape Projects
My position involves designing and constructing streetscape projects around the Bonnyrigg redevelopment area. I have building and teaching qualifications and bring over 30 years of building trade and leadership experience to Bonnyrigg. I will be working with local trainees to improve the streetscape. Please come and say hello if you see me and the trainees working near you, I’d love to hear your thoughts on your local environment and how you think it should look.
 

Identifying local employment opportunities

4. Local Procurement

The Green Wings project is working to identify and support local businesses interested in tendering for work derived from the significant growth Bonnyrigg is experiencing.
The Green Wings Business Development Manager will be in charge of maximising opportunities for ‘green’ industry in the Fairfield / Liverpool region.The aim is to build businesses that are both economically and environmentally sustainable.
Sustainable employment options and business start up initiatives will be encouraged and supported through the PPP partners, Bonnyrigg Chamber of Commerce, the Western Sydney Business Advisory Service (BASI) scheme and the proposed Newleaf Communities Social Enterprise.

Andrew Eastman– Business Development Manager
I started with Newleaf Community Renewal in December 2009. I have been employed to work with Bonnyrigg residents to provide local employment opportunities.
I come to the Green Wings project from working in the local area of Fairfield for many years for various employment service providers. I enjoy the multicultural mix of the area, and look forward to working with the Green Wings teams in property care, cleaning, business administration and decreasing water and power usage in homes.