About us
Australia’s battery revolution needs a trained workforce. We’re helping to build it.
About the Academy
Powering Australia is the federally backed Industry Growth Centre for clean-tech manufacturing, connecting people, industry, and ideas to build a stronger clean energy economy across the country.
The Battery Academy supports practical, industry-relevant training across the full battery supply chain, covering everything from safe handling and storage through to BESS installation and grid-scale systems. We're backing the next generation of workers who'll power Australia's clean energy future.
Clean-tech in Australia
Clean-tech manufacturing offers Australia a rare chance to build a resilient economy. The global market, worth A$2 trillion in 2024, is set to nearly triple by 2035. We're leveraging world-class critical minerals, abundant renewables, and growing expertise to capture it.
This creates sustainable jobs across regions, including First Nations leadership opportunities. Without urgent action on scale and supply chains, we'll miss the clean energy transition's full benefits.
The Battery Academy builds the workforce skills for manufacturing, assembly, and beyond. Partner with us to turn opportunity into reality.
Australia's next-gen workforce
Our academy delivers customised education designed to support every career path within the battery value chain.
First Nations
Powering Australia acknowledges the deep knowledge, cultural strength, and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Empowering First Nations workers across the battery supply chain.
We're committed to genuine partnership with First Nations communities and businesses to grow Australia's battery future. Practical training pathways for remote communities and Traditional Owners entering clean-tech manufacturing.
Through collaboration, respect, and shared opportunity, the Battery Academy supports Indigenous-led participation in sustainable jobs, from VET entry to certified roles.
Get in touchBattery industry readiness training for First Nations communities
Practical pathways from VET entry to certified roles
Supporting Indigenous-led participation in sustainable jobs
Partnership with remote communities and Traditional Owners
Battery Workforce Skills & Training Grants Program
To support Australia's energy transition, Powering Australia's $1.6 million Grants Program tackles critical skills shortages in battery system design, installation, safe handling, and recycling.
Training Grants
For businesses seeking to co-invest to upskill staff and establish a pipeline of skilled workers for the battery sector
Training Materials Development Grants
To support organisations developing training resources for emerging battery technologies
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