Purpose-Driven Labour Hire and Zero Waste Services

Purpose-Driven Labour Hire and Zero Waste Services

At Green Yakka, every job is a chance to do good and build something better — for people, communities and Country.

Introducing our new brand Green Yakka!

“GREEN” reflects our social and environmental purpose and nods to our roots — continuing more than a decade of impact as part of Green Connect. “YAKKA” comes from yaga, meaning ‘work’ in the Yuggera language of Meanjin, and speaks to the honest, physical work our teams do every day.

Built on Hard Work.
Backed by Purpose.

Green Yakka is a not-for-profit social enterprise working with businesses and organisations across Sydney and the Illawarra. We provide hands-on support that’s reliable, practical and backed by purpose.

The hard work’s on us.

One person or a full crew, a single job or ongoing support – we tailor our services to suit your needs, and we take care of the lot. That means peace of mind, no hassle and more time to focus on what matters.

Experts in the dirty work.

We know waste, and we know hands-on work. Our teams are practical, professional and ready to work, and we bring the skills, systems and sleeves-up attitude you need to get the job done. No fluff, no fuss.

Young worker looking towards the viewer and smiling
Young worker looking towards the viewer and smiling

Your award-winning partners in impact.  

We believe the work itself is the opportunity. Every job is a chance to do good and build something better – for people, communities and Country.

Every job, a fair go for someone who needs it.

We hire former refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people and others who face barriers to employment. They’ve got the drive and dedication; we back them with the support and training to thrive.  

People you can count on, and a fair go for those who need it most. 

Every job, a fair go for someone who needs it.

We hire former refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people and others who face barriers to employment. They’ve got the drive and dedication; we back them with the support and training to thrive.  

People you can count on, and a fair go for those who need it most. 

Labour Hire

Labour hire that pulls its weight – and then some.

Tailored, dependable teams for waste, land care and labouring work to help you get the job done.

We specialise in:

Bush regeneration and land care

Hand weeding, brush cutting, spraying, de-vining

Outdoor labour

Landscaping labour and lawn care

General labour

Support across commercial, construction and industrial sectors

Waste work

Litter-picking, site cleaning, FOGO line picking

Fully managed, hassle-free service

Whether it’s a single shift or long-term support, one person or a full crew – we tailor our labour hire to suit your needs.

We take care of it all:

  • Employment: Recruitment, training and staff management
  • Admin: Award wages, superannuation and insurance
  • Compliance: PPE, inductions and WHS
  • Support: On-site supervision, transport and day-to-day support
  • Impact: Meeting your sustainability and social impact goals

Wrap-around training and support

We hire former refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people and others who face barriers to employment. They’re reliable, hard workers who deserve a fair go.

We train, mentor and supervise every worker, providing everything from transport and translation services to mental health check-ins.

The result is supported people who thrive on the job and deliver outstanding results.

Person in full PPE gear using a whipper snipper to clear long grass
Woman bending over and weeding in bushland.

ZERO WASTE

Tackling waste with purpose.

Smart, practical services to reduce waste, care for Country and help you meet your sustainability goals.

We specialise in:

Waste Audits

Get an inside look at your waste.

We sort and analyse your waste to identify opportunities, boost recycling and reduce waste to landfill.

Sustainable Event Waste Management

No mess, no stress

We help you run smooth, low-waste events – managing everything from bins and volunteers to clean-up and reporting.

Litter Picking

Clean spaces – without the hassle.

Our reliable teams patrol and clean your site – keeping it safe, looking good and waste-free.

Zero Waste Consulting & Education

Practical support. Real-world results.

We help you reduce waste, improve systems and get your team on board – with practical changes that work on the ground.

Lady standing near a rubbish sorting station with three different bins
Hands sorting paper waste during a waste audit

Experts in the dirty work.

OUR CLIENTS

Over a decade of rolling up our sleeves 

For over a decade, we’ve proudly worked with values-driven councils and businesses across NSW – delivering real impact, on the ground, where it counts.

“[Green Yakka, formerly Green Connect] have been a great collaborative partner for Wollondilly Shire Council to support sustainable waste management at our events. Without such an amazing social enterprise, Council would not be able to achieve such significant sustainability outcomes during our major events – including diverting clean streams of organics and recyclables away from landfill, educating the community and leading by example.”

Ibrahim Muharrem

Sustainability Coordinator

Wollondilly Shire Council

“SOILCO has partnered with the [Green Yakka, formerly Green Connect] team since 2016, and we are proud to support an organisation that assists individuals in our community to find valuable employment. The assurance that [Green Yakka, formerly Green Connect] pays employees according to the Award and covers all on-costs brings peace of mind. Some casuals have gained valuable experience with SOILCO and we have been able to offer them permanent positions in our company. The longevity of our collaboration speaks to the trust, professionalism and the dedication we share to a sustainable future that provides opportunities to all.”

Michelle Gibbs

Human Resources Advisor

SOILCO

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WORK READINESS PROGRAM

We do the groundwork so our people show up skilled, supported and ready to deliver.

At Green Yakka, we hire former refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people and others who face barriers to employment. Through our Work Readiness Program, we provide practical support, hands-on training, and real opportunities to help people step into the workforce.

Workplace Basics

Support with the essentials to start strong.

Before the first shift, we help people understand the basics — from payslips and contracts to safety gear and arriving on time. We also provide ongoing support like transport, translation and one-on-one mentoring, so our team can hit the ground running.

Training on the Job

Building practical skills through real work.

Our people are ready to work. They’re trained to use the right tools and equipment, follow site instructions, work safely in a team, and deliver consistent, reliable results. Once on the job, we stay involved with on-site guidance to help them build confidence.

Employment Pathways

From job-ready to long-term employment.

We build people up through support and training, then help them move into long-term roles — within Green Yakka, in other jobs, or in your team. They’ve already built the right skills and experience, so bringing them on is an easy next step. 

We know our staff.

We match the right people to the right jobs.

This is our goal: people thriving in steady, meaningful work.

Let’s get to work.  

Want to work with a team that shows up, gets stuck in and makes a difference? 
We’re ready when you are. Get in touch today.

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