Guide to climate careers
This guide introduces students to climate careers and helps them decide if a climate career may suit them. Covers 9 occupations and their pathways, as well as a section to encourage students to explore further resources.
Right now, across Australia, renewable energy is powering millions of homes and businesses and creating thousands of jobs. It’s not a passing phase, renewable energy is here and is growing faster than ever.
According to the Clean Energy Council, the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia:
- Renewable energy production has nearly tripled in the last ten years.
- Nearly 30% of Australian energy is already generated from renewable sources, and it's set to increase to 50%.
- Over 3 million homes across the country have rooftop solar panels.
- Over 20 new wind farms are under construction, supporting 8,000 jobs.
- There are over 30,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector, and this number is growing rapidly.
This study guide covers the following topics:
What are climate careers?
Learn how you can help shape our world
Will a climate career suit me?
Explore the skills, strengths and pathways to excel in a climate career
Occupations in of Climate Careers
Dive into clima disciplines and their specialisations, including:
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installer
- Hydropower Technician
- Electrical Superintendent
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Control Room Operator
- Green Building Consultant
- Energy Analyst
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Climate Change Analyst
How to get started
Explore the sector and its career pathways