The Energy & Natural Resources industry keeps the lights on, the water running and the planet liveable. It covers careers across traditional and renewable energy production, conservation, environmental protection, resource extraction and utilities. At a time when the global energy system is shifting fast, this field sits at the centre of some of the most significant challenges and opportunities of the coming decades.

Six sub-clusters define the field. Clean & Alternative Energy focuses on solar, wind, hydrogen, nuclear and other low-carbon power systems. Conservation & Land Management protects natural landscapes and wildlife. Ecological Research & Development applies science to understand ecosystems and energy impacts. Environmental Protection develops and enforces policies to safeguard air, water and land. Resource Extraction covers mining, drilling and geoscience. Utilities handles the transmission, maintenance and security of power, water and telecommunications systems.

The energy transition is creating entirely new roles. Hydrogen fuel technicians, offshore wind specialists, decarbonisation specialists and EV infrastructure developers are all emerging as the industry adapts. Entry into the field spans trade apprenticeships, technical certificates and science and engineering degrees and opportunities exist in both private industry and government.