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A Solar Installer sets up and maintains solar panels on buildings, ensures safety, follows procedures, works outdoors, and communicates with clients.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Solar Installer?

Get qualified to work as a Solar Installer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Solar Installer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 11,200 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Solar Installer. Solar Installers may find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Solar Installer, consider enrolling in a Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry. This course will give you the skills to install solar PV panels and associated hardware. You’ll cover a range of topics including working safely at heights, construction industry white card, following safety procedures, first aid, solar industry safety and identifying and reporting asbestos.

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Solar Installer careers

A Solar Installer installs solar panels on residential, commercial and industrial buildings. You’ll usually install solar systems on roofs, but you may also install them on other structures when required. Solar Installers may assemble new solar system parts or perform maintenance on existing systems. You’ll make sure all safety and compliance issues are adhered to.

Solar Installers should have good technical skills and be comfortable working at heights. You’ll spend large amounts of time outdoors and may work as part of an installation team. Solar Installers should be safety focused and be able to communicate well with clients. It’s important you can follow correct procedures during your work.

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