ESI Generation Industry
Electricity generation constitutes an integral part of the Australian economy. The industry works across fossil fuel and renewable generation – moving towards carbon-free options. The sector encompasses traditional forms of power generation along with new technologies in wind, solar and hydrogen to enable a sustainable power supply.
ESI Generation IRC Deputy Chair Tony Saxby
“The Generation industry is made up of many different sectors and therefore provides you with many different employment opportunities. If you are a critical thinker, enjoy solving problems and love Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics then you ought to look into a career in the Generation Electrical Supply Industry. As we move towards new renewable methods of generation, this will bring exciting opportunities and the need for skilled energy workers across the country.”

ESI Generation Industry Snapshot

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Find out what the key trends are impacting the skills needs in the ESI Generation industry.
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ESI Generation Industry Careers
Electricity generation constitutes an integral part of the Australian economy and the industry employs over 11,500 people across Fossil Fuel and Renewable Generation.
The increasing adoption of new technologies such as automated systems and data analytics capabilities has reshaped the industry’s operations. Research and development into these new methods of generation will continue to offer exciting opportunities to the industry.
The electricity industry is made up of many different sectors and therefore provides you with many different employment opportunities. If you are a critical thinker, enjoy solving problems and loved Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics then you ought look into a career in the Electricity Supply Industry.


Shaun Thomas
Industry Skills Specialist - ESI Generation, Gas Supply