Electro Communications and Energy Utilities
The Electro Communications and Energy Utilities industry employs more than 460 000 (electro technology) and 45 000 (energy utilities) Australians. Both components play a key role in underpinning the nation's economy, and enabling competitiveness and success in virtually all other industry sectors.
The industry covers occupations such as electrician, electrical engineer, power-line worker, cable joiner, plant operator and refrigerator mechanic.
Key sectors in the Electro Communications component are:
Key sectors in the Energy Utilities component are:
The industry is undergoing rapid changes in technology and is constantly seeking innovation. Energy utilities and telecommunications are also undergoing de-regulation to increase competitiveness.
It is vitally important that governments, industry and the community continue to invest in this industry by encouraging young people to enter the sectors. It is also important to further develop the skills of people within the industry, and retain workers who are skilled, trained and experienced.