Energy sector survey: upcoming deadline

In January this year, the federal government launched the Australian Energy Employment Report (AEER) — a survey designed to gain a more detailed understanding of current and future workforce issues in the energy sector. The information is being gathered to support development of the jobs and training that will be critical to Australia’s energy transformation.

“Australia is going to need thousands of workers every year entering the energy sector to build the massive infrastructure projects our energy grid needs and meet our emissions reduction targets,” said Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen at the survey’s launch.

“But we currently lack the data to forecast accurately how these jobs are changing. The government is addressing this through the long-overdue Australian Energy Employment Report, an online national survey of businesses in the energy sector to identify current and future workforce issues.

“My department has developed this survey in consultation with industry associations, educational institutions and other key stakeholders to support businesses in the global energy transformation.

“The findings will give federal, state and local governments insights into the energy job market to help develop policies on jobs, skills development and training opportunities, and I encourage energy businesses across the country to participate in this important survey.”

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister said that data from the survey would support implementation of the national electric vehicle and energy performance strategies being developed and offer a snapshot of workforce diversity to support greater equality.

The AEER survey is available to energy sector employers here until 30 April.

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