Renewable Energy is an emerging industry for Australia. Over the next 25 years, many new solar, wind, battery and other renewable energy projects will be planned and built in the New England/North West regions of NSW. Learn what types of jobs will be needed to make these projects happen, and how to get involved.
Resources | Explore Jobs in Renewable Energy
How do I find out what jobs are in demand, and which ones suit me?
Websites that might help include:
- Careers for Net Zero. This brand new site matches your skills and interests to ‘Net Zero’ careers.
- Clean Energy Council’s Career Guide. Here, you can learn about jobs and training pathways.
- My Future is designed for school students and gives an overview or roles in the energy, water and waste sectors
- Future Energy Skills provides course lists for training and qualifications
- this Solar Energy Career Map is American, but gives an overview of different careers in the solar industry
- Terra.do is a global job board for climate jobs, and is now available in Australia!
Careers Advisor
Your school’s career advisor will know what opportunities are on the horizon. Make some time to have a talk with them.
Employment Pathways Program
Contact EPP for information about initiatives, including:
Headstart: Pre-apprenticeship and pre-traineeship courses
SBAT: School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support
TAFE Start Your Future: Short courses covering areas such as Engineering and Construction
Job Readiness Workshops: Explore career pathways and get ready for your first job
Visit Educational Pathways Program (nsw.gov.au) to find out more.
Construction on Country
Construction on Country – a program providing pre-employment, mentorship, connection and opportunities for women across the New England North West to consider a trade pathway. Find out more.
Careers Network
The Careers Network offers support for young people in the New England North West with Work Placement and other pathway programs. Visit https://www.careersnetwork.org.au/
University of New England
Find out about what courses are on offer at the University of New England.
Clean Jobs Alliance
Community Power Agency is a founding member of Clean Jobs Alliance | New England & North West and the New England Skills and Workforce Working Group.
Upcoming work & opportunities
Thunderbolt Wind Farm (Uralla, NE NSW)
Community Liaison Officer: 2 – 3 days per week, flexible, contract
Manilla Solar Farm (Manilla, NW NSW)
Community Project Officers – EOI open. Email your interest here
Media and PR support – EOI open. Email your interest here
Project Champions – 2 folks signed up. More needed. Email your interest here
New England Solar Stage 2 (Uralla): EOI
acenrenewables.com.au/project/new-england-solar/
Register your interest in employment
Register your business as a potential supplier to the project
Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro (Armidale/ Kempsey, NE NSW): EOI
Expressions of interest (EOI) for all works packages will now remain open until 31 December 2024.
Individuals can register their interest in work opportunities directly by completing this form.
For businesses, head to gateway.icn.org.au and search Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro. Go to the work packages to submit an expression of interest. You will need to create a free profile on the ICN Gateway.
