Workforce

The SEC will support the attraction, training and retention of a skilled renewable energy workforce.

Achieving the Victorian Government’s 95% renewable energy target by 2035 requires a massive increase in energy and storage capacity and the skilled workforce to support it.

Building and operating the energy assets Victoria needs is expected to create more than 59,000 jobs, including 6,000 traineeships and apprenticeships.

The SEC will partner with industry to work with schools, TAFEs and universities as well as government and Traditional Owners to find the opportunities and address the challenges so we can build the workforce we need.

The SEC will support the attraction, training and retention of a skilled renewable energy workforce. This includes establishing the SEC Centre of Training Excellence. The SEC will also model best practice as an employer and contractor.

Key actions

Engage with industry and Traditional Owners on the design of the SEC Centre of Training Excellence

Build awareness of career opportunities in renewable energy through ongoing engagement with students

Promote local content and workforce opportunities through pioneer and future investments

Contribute to the Victoria Energy Jobs Plan (led by DEECA)

Complete the business case for SEC Centre of Training Excellence and begin implementation from 2025

Careers in renewable energy

Many different roles and skills will be needed as we transition to renewable energy including:

Electricians
Construction and mechanical trades and labourers
Business, operations, administration
Machine operators and drivers
Engineers, finance, lawyers
Health and safety specialists
Community and stakeholder engagement specialists

Renewable energy careers resources

For more information on a career pathway into renewable energy visit:

Latest news:

Lights, camera, action! SEC powers into retail

01 July 2025

The SEC has today begun a new chapter as an electricity retailer, powering approximately five percent of Victoria’s electricity market by retailing 100% renewable electricity to Victorian government operations, including public schools, hospitals and museums, for the first time in 30 years.

SEC partnership accelerates Melbourne Park’s sustainability goals

01 July 2025

Sustainability has long been a focus for Melbourne Park, which hosts some of the country's – and the world’s – biggest events at its iconic venues, including Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, Centrepiece and Kia Arena.

SEC calls on installers to help power Victoria’s electric future

30 June 2025

The SEC is building a network of installer and trade businesses to help Victorian households reduce their energy bills and emissions by making the switch to electric.

Specialized Solar & Electrical partners with the SEC to power Victoria’s electric future

30 June 2025

Family-owned Victorian business Specialized Solar & Electrical launched in 2000 with the dream of empowering households and businesses to transition to a more efficient all-electric future.