Name
Workforce shortages and skills transition
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description

The pace of the energy transition is placing increasing pressure on workforce capacity across construction, engineering and operations. Skills shortages are already affecting project timelines and delivery. The discussion explores how industry, training providers and governments can work together to build the workforce needed to deliver the transition at scale.

Speakers
Chairperson: Anthea Middleton, Powering Skills Australia
12-minute keynote: Michael Wright, Electrical Trades Union
Panellist: Nicola Pero, Iberdrola Australia
Panellist: James Montgomery, TAFE Gippsland
Panellist: Rachel Livingston, Net Zero Authority
Panellist: Scott Knight, CPB Contractors
Anthea Middleton Michael Wright Nicola Pero James Montgomery Rachel Livingston Scott Knight
Location Name
Parkside 1