Renewables & Solar Jobs
Solar, battery storage and large-scale renewable energy roles across Australia
Key Renewables & Solar Capabilities
The skills and strengths employers look for in this field.
Solar PV Installation & Commissioning
Mounting, wiring, connecting and commissioning rooftop and ground-mount PV arrays safely and to Australian Standards.
Electrical Licensing & Safe Work
Holding a state/territory electrical licence and applying AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules, isolation procedures and working-at-heights safety.
Battery & Energy Storage Systems
Installing, configuring and maintaining home and grid-scale battery (BESS) systems, including DC coupling and hybrid inverters.
System Design & Sizing
Designing PV and storage systems, load analysis, string sizing, shading assessment and producing compliant documentation.
Grid Connection & Compliance
Managing network connection applications, inverter standards (AS/NZS 4777) and distributor/AEMO requirements.
Fault Finding & Maintenance
Diagnosing inverter, array and storage faults, performing O&M and restoring system performance.
High Voltage & Utility-Scale Skills
Working on solar farms and substations, including HV switching, cabling and SCADA/controls familiarity.
Engineering & Software Tools
Using design and modelling tools (e.g. PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD) and performing yield and grid-impact analysis.
Renewables & Solar Market Overview
Renewables and solar is one of the fastest-growing segments of the Australian electrical trades. Record rooftop solar uptake, expanding utility-scale solar farms and wind developments, and a rapid rise in home and grid-scale battery (BESS) installations are driving sustained demand for licensed electricians, accredited installers, designers and engineers nationwide.
The sector spans residential and commercial rooftop solar, large-scale solar farms, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems. Most hands-on installation and connection work must be carried out or supervised by a licensed electrician who also holds Clean Energy Council (CEC) accreditation, which is the industry benchmark required to install systems eligible for government rebates and small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
Demand is strongest in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, with significant project-based opportunities in regional areas hosting utility-scale solar and wind farms and emerging Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). Fixed-term and FIFO/DIDO contract roles are common on large construction projects, while residential and commercial installers are typically employed on an ongoing basis by solar retailers and electrical contractors.
Employers increasingly value combined skill sets — for example, electricians with both solar PV and battery storage accreditation, or engineers with grid-connection and design software experience. Ongoing policy support, falling technology costs and electrification trends point to continued long-term hiring across the category.
Renewables & Solar Salary Guide
Indicative ranges — actual pay varies by location, experience and employer.
Indicative gross figures in Australian dollars (AUD), excluding superannuation, as of 2024. Actual pay varies by state, employer, project type, licensing, accreditation and overtime. Utility-scale and FIFO/remote project roles typically pay at the higher end or attract day rates and allowances.
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Renewables & Solar Job Roles
Common job titles and roles for Renewables & Solar professionals.
Professional Bodies & Qualifications
Electrical Licence (Grade A / Electrician's Licence)
A current state or territory electrical worker's licence is required to carry out and certify electrical installation work in Australia.
CEC Accreditation — Grid-Connected Solar PV
Clean Energy Council accreditation for designing and/or installing grid-connected solar PV systems; required for systems eligible for STCs and rebates.
CEC Accreditation — Battery Storage / BESS
Clean Energy Council battery storage endorsement for designing and installing home and grid-connected energy storage systems.
Working at Heights
Nationally recognised unit for safely working at heights, essential for rooftop solar installation.
White Card (Construction Induction)
General construction induction card required to work on Australian construction sites.
GWO Basic Safety Training
Global Wind Organisation safety certification commonly required for wind turbine technician roles.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
The core trade qualification underpinning licensed electrical and solar work in Australia.
Low Voltage Rescue & CPR
Low voltage rescue and CPR competency, frequently required for electrical and solar work.
Career Path & Progression
Entry — Apprentice / Solar Labourer
Complete an electrical apprenticeship or start as a solar install labourer assisting with mounting and cabling under supervision.
Licensed Solar Electrician / CEC Accredited Installer
Obtain your electrical licence and CEC accreditation to independently install and sign off grid-connected PV and battery systems.
Specialist — Designer / BESS / Solar Farm
Specialise in system design, battery storage, or utility-scale solar farm and wind work, often with HV or GWO certification.
Supervisor / Lead Engineer
Lead install crews or engineering teams, manage commissioning, quality and compliance across larger projects.
Senior — Project / Engineering Manager
Oversee large renewable projects end-to-end, manage grid connection, budgets, contractors and client delivery.
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