CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

The power industry offers a huge range of career opportunities that not only provides an essential service to local communities but is integral to the future of the Australian landscape.

What is the power industry?

The power industry is a sector that involves the production, distribution, and sale of electricity, as well as related services and products. It is responsible for generating the electricity that powers homes, businesses, and industries around the world.

The power industry is critical for modern society as it powers all aspects of our lives, from lighting and heating to manufacturing and transportation. The industry is also a significant contributor to the global economy, providing employment opportunities, technological innovations, and investment opportunities.

Quick Links:

Electrify your future (for highschoolers)
Become a POWER AMBASSADOR (for Undergrad students and professionals)
Curriculum linked school programs for schools (for teachers)

Read the career profiles from some of our recent bursary students, graduates & industry professionals below.

Company Profiles

"No matter what I get to work on, the power industry will be a rewarding career path where I am continuously learning and adapting to the changing network."

"The power industry is an exciting area to be in as there is a push towards achieving net zero emissions. Contributing to this widespread goal through the power industry provides an opportunity to work towards a great purpose that benefits all individuals in businesses and households."

"Improving the quality of life by solving world problems is a passion of mine; the power industry provides a perfect opportunity for me to pursue it"

"I think that power engineering is an amazing way to use technical skills to drive massive global positive change."

"Being part of the power industry means being at the forefront of innovation in technologies that have a very real impact on lives and the environment."

"I find the power industry exciting because it is rapidly changing due to the uptake of renewable energy and new technologies such as electric vehicles. Due to these changes, the power industry is generating a lot of new innovations, making it an exciting industry to work in."

"The power industry is amazing because you are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution."

“I asked myself: Do you want to challenge yourself and help lead the change for a cleaner future? I answered yes and chose the power industry.”

"Smart grids, EVs and renewables are generating vast amounts of complex data in the power industry. It's extremely exciting to see how AI and deep learning can help us extract insights from this data to empower better technologies and energy solutions."

"The most exciting part of the power industry is the variety of new technology that we can work with to help improve Australia's stance on sustainability."

"What excites me most about the power industry is the number of unsolved problems and room for innovation that the shift to renewables is creating, and that solutions to these problems are of great importance to society."

"The power sector is currently going through historical change. This means many problems and challenges, but even more opportunities!"

Rhett Lamperd

Help us energise our future power sector workforce

The API is building a program to activate a community of POWER AMBASSADORS – for you and your staff!

We’ll support you with resources to engage with school students and stakeholders in your communities

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Additional Resources

Looking for more information on how you can kickstart your career in the Power Industry, or are you an organisation interested in getting involved with API?

Visit our helpful links below for additional information.

High school students resources

University students resources

Resources for organisations

Letter to schools

POWER AMBASSADORS

CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

"No matter what I get to work on, the power industry will be a rewarding career path where I am continuously learning and adapting to the changing network."

Avisa Agustina

"The power industry is an exciting area to be in as there is a push towards achieving net zero emissions. Contributing to this widespread goal through the power industry provides an opportunity to work towards a great purpose that benefits all individuals in businesses and households."

Danielle Peralta

"Improving the quality of life by solving world problems is a passion of mine; the power industry provides a perfect opportunity for me to pursue it"

Jack Burgemeister

"I think that power engineering is an amazing way to use technical skills to drive massive global positive change."

Esandi Kalugalage

"Being part of the power industry means being at the forefront of innovation in technologies that have a very real impact on lives and the environment."

Dominic Banks-Smith

"I find the power industry exciting because it is rapidly changing due to the uptake of renewable energy and new technologies such as electric vehicles. Due to these changes, the power industry is generating a lot of new innovations, making it an exciting industry to work in."

Alexander Kingsley

"The power industry is amazing because you are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution."

Linus Mayes

“I asked myself: Do you want to challenge yourself and help lead the change for a cleaner future? I answered yes and chose the power industry.”

Jabez Bullas

"Smart grids, EVs and renewables are generating vast amounts of complex data in the power industry. It's extremely exciting to see how AI and deep learning can help us extract insights from this data to empower better technologies and energy solutions."

Wendi Ma

"The most exciting part of the power industry is the variety of new technology that we can work with to help improve Australia's stance on sustainability."

Cervantes Feng

"What excites me most about the power industry is the number of unsolved problems and room for innovation that the shift to renewables is creating, and that solutions to these problems are of great importance to society."

Julian Stratemeier

"The power sector is currently going through historical change. This means many problems and challenges, but even more opportunities!"

Rhett Lamperd