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

'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.'

'I've always had a passion to serve my community in a sustainable way. Growing up, I was aware of the inequality of the access to electricity, and the ability electricity has to better one's quality of life.'

"We need enthusiastic women to support the move for clean, safe and sustainable energy."

"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."

'I chose to study engineering at university because I really enjoyed STEM subjects in high school so I thought engineering would align with my interests and strengths.'

'Growing up I always wanted to either be a doctor or an engineer. I never gave it much thought then as to why I wanted to be one but I suppose the engineers I knew looked like really smart people who fixed things and the doctors fixed people.'

"The power industry is rapidly growing and affects everyone. We need a diverse workforce to tackle, make decisions and lead."

"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.

'In Year 12, I enjoyed the subjects of maths and science. But, I also enjoyed being creative and having the opportunity to design things. So I thought pursuing engineering was the perfect way to blend these two concepts into an interesting and rewarding career.'

'I found engineering and chose it because it seemed to fit my love of maths, interest in practical challenges and passion for doing something meaningful.'

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

"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."

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

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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

Makenzie Moor

'I've always had a passion to serve my community in a sustainable way. Growing up, I was aware of the inequality of the access to electricity, and the ability electricity has to better one's quality of life.'

Pratiksha Chuttar

"We need enthusiastic women to support the move for clean, safe and sustainable energy."

Charlotte Thorpe

Sharyn Tauro

'I chose to study engineering at university because I really enjoyed STEM subjects in high school so I thought engineering would align with my interests and strengths.'

Dan Tang

'Growing up I always wanted to either be a doctor or an engineer. I never gave it much thought then as to why I wanted to be one but I suppose the engineers I knew looked like really smart people who fixed things and the doctors fixed people.'

Siphephile (Pep) Ngwenya

"The power industry is rapidly growing and affects everyone. We need a diverse workforce to tackle, make decisions and lead."

Georgia Kappos

Sanah Al Safadi Chaar

'In Year 12, I enjoyed the subjects of maths and science. But, I also enjoyed being creative and having the opportunity to design things. So I thought pursuing engineering was the perfect way to blend these two concepts into an interesting and rewarding career.'

Edwina (Eddy) Knevett

'I found engineering and chose it because it seemed to fit my love of maths, interest in practical challenges and passion for doing something meaningful.'

Caitlin Nicholas

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

Liana Lidden-Verney

Dilini Darmawardana