High Load, Short Supply Roadshow 2026
About the Roadshow
The High Load, Short Supply Roadshow brings together stakeholders from across the energy and training ecosystem to explore the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping Australia’s future workforce.
We’ll unpack how the landscape is changing, what skills will be critical in the coming decade, and how collaboration across sectors can unlock productivity and drive meaningful change.
This redesigned 2026 Roadshow offers a more interactive, engaging format with workshops, short “circuit breaker” activities, and insights drawn directly from apprentices, employers, industry leaders and government.
What You’ll Experience
A full-day of insight, collaboration and action
The opportunities ahead
How Australia’s energy transition is reshaping jobs, skills and career pathways and the bright future emerging across the sector.
Interactive workshops
Deep-dive sessions exploring capacity, capability, culture and business confidence the core drivers of a productive, future-ready workforce.
Real stories, real impact
Experiences from apprentices and employers, showcasing how people on the ground are navigating rapid change.
Industry-led collaboration
Activities designed to spark discussion, share ideas and identify practical levers that help grow and sustain the workforce.
A commitment to action
Participants will help shape a shared set of priorities and practical steps that will support industry, training and government efforts.
Locations
Perth
Dr Ross Kelly, Executive Director Policy Planning and Innovation, Department of Training and Workforce Development
60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park West Perth,
WA 6005
Adelaide
Commissioner Cameron Baker, Chair of the South Australian Skills Commission
War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006
Melbourne
The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water
15 Waterfront Way, Docklands, Melbourne
VIC 3008
Hobart
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Canberra
Minister Michael Pettersson MLA Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations
18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
Sydney
1 Valentine Avenue Parramatta, NSW 2150
Darwin
Tracy Clark, Executive Director, Skills NT
10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800
Alice Springs
475 South, Stuart Hwy, Alice Springs NT 0870
Brisbane
Assistant Minister Amanda Stoker MP, Assistant Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Herston Road, Herston, QLD, 4006
Townsville
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810
Pre-Reading:
In preparation for the High Load, Short Supply Roadshows, we also encourage you to read through our 2025 Workforce Plan.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
kiah.morales@poweringskills.com.au