
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:
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Electrify your future (for highschoolers)
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Become a POWER AMBASSADOR (for Undergrad students and professionals)
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Curriculum linked school programs for schools (for teachers)
Read the career profiles from some of our recent bursary students, graduates & industry professionals below.
'I don't think I have ever been able to look at anything without starting to try and make sense of how or why it works. I didn't know the word for this kind of thinking until I reached high school, where my school offered an engineering class in year 11 and 12. From that point, I knew this was exactly what I wanted to study.'
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Makenzie Moor
"Women make up only 16% of the traditional energy sector. Having women work in this industry will bring in new ideas and different ways of thinking. This will help in finding better solutions to the world's energy problems. By working together, we can make a better future with more power for everyone."
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Sharyn Tauro
"Women bring unique skills and perspectives to the power industry, which is critical for a successful and sustainable energy future. We need to ensure that diverse voices are heard and that women have a seat at the table in decision-making and leadership roles." - Maria G. Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute.
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Sanah Al Safadi Chaar
"The power industry plays a major role in achieving global decarbonisation goals. This requires unique perspectives, diverse talents, and innovative ideas women can bring into this male dominated industry. Therefore, it is important for women to join the power industry such that our future will be powered by the brilliance of all its people."
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Dilini Darmawardana
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
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