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Neto De Cero

The Australian Government is working towards more use of clean energy and making sure workers have the skills to support Australia’s transition to net zero emissions. As part of this, the government has a priority to employ more First Nations peoples in the future decarbonisation workforce. The decarbonisation workforce involves jobs where people are helping reduce carbon emissions, move the electricity network to renewable energy sources and improve energy efficiency. It also involves jobs that work to capture carbon, for example through land care and biodiversity support. 

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations engaged Ninti to: 

  • research the opportunities and barriers for First Nations peoples in getting training, education and jobs in the decarbonisation workforce  
  • assess existing cultural safety measures in the sectors that are decarbonising to support First Nations peoples  
  • identify resources needed to create safer, more supportive environments for First Nations learners and workers in decarbonising sectors. 

The project carried out desktop research, consultations with key stakeholders and case studies of promising practices. These helped form a clearer picture of the barriers, opportunities and culturally safe practices that support participation of First Nations peoples in the decarbonisation workforce. 

Findings supported the development of tools, resources and future activities across government, industry, training providers, Jobs and Skills Councils and the broader workforce to help increase First Nations participation in the net zero transition. 

Resources created by Ninti One 

Resources to build awareness, strengthen visibility and empower First Nations peoples to make informed decisions about whether and how they wish to engage with the decarbonisation workforce:

Community ReportDecarbonisation pathwaysNet Zero StorybookEmployer Guide – GeneralEmployer Guide – DecarbonisationFirst Nations Decarbonisation Career GuideRegistered Training Organisations GuideDecarbonisation pathways guide – ACTDecarbonisation pathways guide – NSWDecarbonisation pathways guide – NTDecarbonisation pathways guide – QLDDecarbonisation pathways guide – SADecarbonisation pathways guide – TasDecarbonisation pathways guide – Vic