Our energy workforce is at the heart of Victoria’s transition to a clean, reliable and affordable energy future. From engineers and electricians to planners, apprentices and regional workers, our people are building the systems that power homes, businesses and communities.

To meet growing electricity demand and support Victoria’s energy transition, the energy workforce needs to grow. By 2040 it’s projected that Victoria will need approximately 68,000 FTE workers in the energy sector, an increase of 23,000 FTE workers.

To support the growing energy sector, the Victorian Government has developed the Victorian Energy Jobs plan and the Women in Energy strategy.

The Victorian Energy Jobs Plan

The Victorian Energy Jobs Plan seeks to support Victoria’s energy transition by mobilising the workforce and growing investment confidence.

It calls on the energy industry, the education and training sector, and governments to collaborate and tackle energy transition workforce challenges.

Why do we need an energy jobs plan?

The Victorian Energy Jobs Plan outlines the actions we are taking to develop our energy workforce to support this transition. Importantly, the Plan aims to increase visibility and understanding of Victoria’s current and forecast energy workforce.

Through the actions in the Plan, we aim to:

  • support more people to enter and excel in the energy workforce, including transitioning workers
  • increase diversity in the energy workforce by supporting underrepresented groups to enter, such as women, people with disabilities and First Peoples
  • identify how Victoria’s education and training sector can support the needs of current and future energy workforce
  • support local communities across Victoria to benefit from energy sector jobs and skills development
  • improve industry confidence and increase renewable energy investment in Victoria.

How was this plan developed?

A comprehensive consultation approach was undertaken, engaging with the energy industry, community groups, unions, and the education and training sectors.

Direct engagement, in addition to a consultation paper, ensured that stakeholder and rightsholder views and ideas were at the forefront throughout the Plan’s development.

The Plan is also supported by new workforce projections for Victoria’s energy sector, which give insight into current and future workforce needs.

The Women in Energy Strategy

The Women in Energy Strategy calls on government, industry, and education and training providers to work together to ensure women’s full and equitable participation in training and employment opportunities in Victoria’s growing renewable energy sector.

Page last updated: 02/06/26