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Careers
The Victorian Government’s energy target of 95% renewables by 2035 is driving workforce demand. Organisations in Gippsland are working together to coordinate local opportunities for skills and training. Explore the pathways and training options to gain the skills and qualifications needed to be part of the new energy workforce.
TWA Powering Her Pathway
Trades Women Australia with key partners TAFE Gippsland and ENGIE Aus, launched a pioneering initiative Powering Her Pathway that is set to transform the future of women in clean energy roles. Delivered FREE at TAFE Gippsland at Morwell and Yallourn campuses:
second course commences 3 Aug 2026
Learn more
Clean Economy Workforce Transition Framework
TAFE Gippsland Electrical and New Energy Technology
Hear from Brad, our Electrical Program Manager on why you should do electrical with TAFE Gippsland.
TAFE Gippsland Electrical and New Energy Courses
Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence for Gippsland
TAFE Gippsland is Victoria’s centre of excellence for renewable energy training, demonstrating national leadership across Australia.
The new Clean Energy Centre opened early 2026 and began delivering training in renewable technologies including solar, battery technologies, along with hybrid and electrical vehicle servicing and repairs.
Learn more: Clean Energy Team
Powering Women into Clean Energy Apprenticeships Project
A new Gender Impact Assessment Report (GIA) produced by Tradeswomen Australia highlights the persistent structural and cultural barriers preventing women from entering and completing electrical apprenticeships in Australia, at a time when the sector urgently needs a larger and more diverse workforce.
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SEC Renewable Energy Careers Resources
As a government-owned renewable energy company, SEC is investing in renewable generation, storage and other projects that create hundreds of rewarding jobs and training opportunities.
This includes apprenticeships, traineeships and graduate programs, as well as a wide range of trades, specialist and generalist roles. From electricians, construction, engineering, project managers and machine operators, through to community liaison, operations and administration.
Link to: Workforce Resources
Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind is a new sector in Australia, ACOWE will develop the workforce pipeline, both re-skilling of current energy sector participants, and training the next generation of workforce and skill sets necessary to support the new sector.
Learn more: ACOME
Skills and Jobs Centre Gippsland
TAFE Gippsland’s Skills and Job Centre delivers specialist support to jobs seekers, career changers, upskillers, reskillers and school leavers, helping you find your vocational niche or become workforce ready.
Skills and Jobs Centre – TAFE Gippsland.
ICN Victoria connects local suppliers with major project opportunities across energy, infrastructure, and priority growth sectors. We deliver the Local Jobs First policy to ensure projects create real local jobs. As an independent not-for-profit, we work with government and industry to help local businesses get in front of the right people at the right time.
ICN Gateway Vic Renewable Energy Projects
Federation University – New energy training
Federation University have developed an Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) in Ballarat and Gippsland.
APRETC Gippsland training facility is being established in response to the forecast demand for a skilled workforce needed to support growth of the renewable energy industry in Gippsland.
Gippsland Tech School
The Gippsland Tech School is committed to challenging students to take charge of their learning. Schools from the Gippsland region are able to access cutting edge technology and connect to local industry partners, focusing on Food and Fibre, Health, New Energy and Advanced Manufacturing.
TAFE Gippsland
The Clean Energy Course Guide developed by TAFE Gippsland is your pathway to training and upskilling for Gippsland’s clean energy sector. They offer high quality education empowering individuals to tap into emerging job opportunities in this dynamic field.
Australian Renewables Academy
The Australian Renewables Academy (ARA) was established by a group of local Gippsland businesses and stakeholders and aim to provide direct delivery of course content as well as utilising a partner delivery model for project workforce training. Australian Renewables Academy.
Gippsland Jobs Hub
The Gippsland Jobs Hub is a one-stop shop for people looking for work and employers keen to fill a job vacancy. This free service aims to link qualified job seekers with real job opportunities in the local area. There are many opportunities to build your career right here in Gippsland.
Gippsland Jobs Hub.
First Nations Clean Energy Network - Jobs Pathway Initiative
The First Nations Clean Energy Network Clean Energy Job Pathways Initiative aims to identify clear pathways for quality jobs and careers for First Nations Australians in the clean energy sector by developing a First Nations Clean Energy Jobs Strategy.
First Nations Clean Energy Network
Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council offer a number of educational products and services for students and workers looking to improve their knowledge of renewable energy and grow their skills. They also create bespoke courses for organisations involved in renewable energy.
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Jobs Victoria New Energy Project
The Latrobe Valley Authority and Solar Victoria are partnering to deliver the Jobs Victoria New Energy Project to create 130 jobs in the renewable energy sector and related supply chain industries for priority jobseekers. Learn more: Jobs Victoria New Energy Project
Energy Skills Mapping Report
The Gippsland Energy Skills Mapping Report identifies current renewable energy projects in Gippsland and the skillsets required for people to gain employment in the new energy economy.
Energy Skills Mapping Report.