- Date:
- 19 Aug 2026
1 Industry snapshot
Electricity, gas, water and waste services skills and workforce snapshot.
2 Introduction
About the electricity, gas, water and waste services industry.
3 Workforce profile
The electricity, gas, water and waste services Victoria’s eighteenth-largest industry, with a higher share of male and VET-qualified workers.
4 Top employing occupations
Truck drivers is the top employing occupation in the industry, with a predominately male, full-time employed workforce.
5 Workforce projections
By 2028, 4,400 new workers are expected to enter the electricity, gas, water and waste services industry.
6 Top growing occupations
Top growing jobs in the industry are diverse, with higher skilled jobs commanding higher annual median earnings.
7 Skills needs
The industry requires a broad skill set, with electrical power and business solutions the most in‑demand specialised skills.
8 Training activity
Popular courses and study areas linked to this industry include the Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead (VET) and Business management (HE).
9 Appendix 1: Data notes
9 Appendix 1: Data notes.
9 Appendix 2: Data sources
9 Appendix 2: Data sources.
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