Electricity, Gas, Water
and Waste Services

These industries are critical to our everyday modern lives, because they involve the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; supply of gas and water; or management of sewerage systems and waste disposal services.

Jobs in this industry are located at power, sewerage or gas extraction plants, water pumping stations, recycling centres and rubbish tips.

Employability skills required include communication, problem solving and teamwork.

Workers often need VET or TAFE qualifications, practical training, and many managerial roles require university degrees. Most jobs are full time.

TOP INDUSTRY COMPANIES

  • AGL Energy

  • Cleanaway Waste Management

  • Origin Energy

  • Sydney Water Corporation

  • Water Corporation

TOP INDUSTRY SUBJECTS

  • Mathematics

  • English

  • Science

  • Humanties

RELATED INDUSTRY CAREER MENTORS

  • Stuart Buckingham

    Vice President of Software
    at SeekOps

RELATED COURSES

  • Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)

    University of Newcastle

  • Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

    UTS

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering

    TAFE NSW

  • Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering

    Griffith University