Growing Tasmania’s renewable energy sector will require both traditional and modern skills.
While Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Workforce Development Plan is still under development, national studies like the Climate Council’s “Renewable Energy Jobs in Australia” report earlier this year have shown that a range of skills will be required – from admin staff and drivers to tradies and electrical engineers.
The renewable energy sector will also be home to some of the most exciting emerging jobs. Queensland’s “Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: Future Workforce Skilling” report lists a range of roles that will be in demand to adopt emerging technologies and mitigate risks. Some of these include:
– Big Data Specialists
– SCADA Engineers
– Cyber Security Specialists
– Network Planners
– Software Programmers
– Internet of Things (IoT) Engineers
Even traditional roles like customer service are transforming into ‘online chaperone’ roles with responsibilities that range from identity theft and risk management to reputational damage and social media bullying.
You can find the “Renewable Energy Employment in Australia” reports here
Queensland’s “Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap: Future Workforce Skilling Impacts” report is here
