CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

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"The next 28 years will be the single most politically, technologically and financially exciting time in the history of the Australian power industry, as we progress toward a net-zero nation in 2050."

I want to be there to see that change. I want to be there to lead that change.

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

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

"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"

"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 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.”

"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."

"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."

“Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy is essential for sustainable development.” — Tim Wirth

"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

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CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

"The next 28 years will be the single most politically, technologically and financially exciting time in the history of the Australian power industry, as we progress toward a net-zero nation in 2050."

I want to be there to see that change. I want to be there to lead that change.

Cassidy Chellis

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

Esandi Kalugalage

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

Rhett Lamperd

"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

"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 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

"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

"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

“Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy is essential for sustainable development.” — Tim Wirth

Vaughan Thomas

"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

CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

"The next 28 years will be the single most politically, technologically and financially exciting time in the history of the Australian power industry, as we progress toward a net-zero nation in 2050."I want to be there to see that change. I want to be there to lead that change.

Cassidy Chellis

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

Esandi Kalugalage

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

Rhett Lamperd

"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

"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 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

"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

"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

“Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy is essential for sustainable development.” — Tim Wirth

Vaughan Thomas

"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

"The next 28 years will be the single most politically, technologically and financially exciting time in the history of the Australian power industry, as we progress toward a net-zero nation in 2050."

I want to be there to see that change. I want to be there to lead that change.