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PEOPLE AND INDUSTRY

Skilling the energy transition

The clean energy sector is in a period of extraordinary growth as Australia accelerates towards a fully renewable energy economy.
Around 30,000 people are already employed across large-scale renewable energy construction, operation and maintenance and small-scale rooftop solar design and installation - but significant workforce growth is required to deliver these projects in a sustainable, safe and efficient way. Find out how the Clean Energy Council is driving workforce growth and diversity, and how you can get involved.
A WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE

Want to work in clean energy?

Search current jobs in the industry, or use our Careers Guide to find out which sector best suits your skills. If you're a clean energy business, learn about our tailored education services to upskill your workers.
Careers guide

Careers guide

Use our guide to discover all the clean energy industry roles and pathways on offer.
Diversity in renewables

Diversity in renewables

To attract and retain a diverse workforce we need to ensure our workplaces are equitable, inclusive, and accessible.
Education

Education

Power up your business in renewable energy with our tailored professional development courses and interactive learning experiences to upskill your workers.
Grid Connection Engineer Graduate Program

Grid Connection Engineer Graduate Program

A program for engineering graduates looking to become grid connection engineers.
Jobs at CEC

Jobs at CEC

Passionate about contributing to Australia's clean energy future? Work with us!
Jobs in the industry

Jobs in the industry

Search current jobs across the renewable energy and energy storage sectors.
30k

workers are directly employed in the clean energy industry, and that number needs to grow.*

200k

job-years in construction are needed to build our clean energy infrastructure pipeline to 2030.†

32k

additional electricians are needed by 2030 to support the clean energy transition.‡

WORKING IN CLEAN ENERGY

Jobs in the spotlight

Working as an industrial electrician
Kristal Bartlett works in the manufacturing, commissioning, research and development of battery projects.
Taking family life to great new heights
Former FIFO mine worker Jarred Alsop says being able to pick up his kids from kinder has been one of the benefits of working above ground.
Maxime’s Golden Ticket
While in her final year of university, Maxime Di Petta applied for our Career Launcher Program, which set her up for her dream job working in the renewables policy space.

Advocating for the clean energy workforce

Upskilling thousands of new workers for the clean energy workforce can only happen with policies that support this growth. Learn more about our advocacy work that underpins the future of the Australian clean energy workforce.
Advocating for the clean energy workforce