Top Utilities Companies in Australia

The utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia plays a critical role in ensuring sustainable development and reducing the impact of human activities on the environment. In 2022, the industry's contribution to Australia's gross domestic product (GDP) was approximately 0.5%, employing approximately 100,000 individuals.

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AUSGROUP - AGC | MAS1,385 +65 6514 4738
info@ausgroupltd.com

With 30 years of experience, AusGroup, An Altrad Company is an established project and asset services provider. We create ongoing value for our clients across construction and maintenance environments. Through our subsidiaries AGC and MAS, we provide specialty services to the energy, resources, industrial and utilities sectors. Our Services: - Fabrication - Construction - Maintenance Services - Scaffolding and access services - Industrial Coatings AGC Established in 1989, AGC has grown from a privately owned insulation company into a maintenance, fabrication and construction company servicing the oil & gas, LNG & resources industries. MAS The addition of subsidiary company, MAS enables the company to offer a total integrated suite of services through scaffolding and associated services to the minerals, oil and gas and utilities sectors. Today, AusGroup, An Altrad Company and its associated companies currently employ approximately 1,200 staff including professional project manage…

TSA MANAGEMENT685 +61 2 9276 1400
marketing@tsamgt.com

We are a group of people who manage, consult and partner with industry professionals to radically improve public and private utilities and infrastructure through projects both big and small. Sometimes we help build, other times we advise. We always collaborate for an outcome with a positive impact.

ENDEAVOUR ENERGY (NSW)1,125 +61 133718
mrphotos@endeavourenergy.com.au

Endeavour Energy is a safety focused and customer-centred business determined to be the best performing network in Australia. Our people take great pride in being of service to our communities by efficiently distributing electricity to our customers in a way that is safe, reliable and sustainable. We manage a $6.2 billion electricity distribution network serving more than a million connected customers, or 2.4 million people, living and working across 24,800 square kilometres in Sydney’s Greater West, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, Illawarra and the South Coast of NSW. Our network powers Australia’s third largest economy, and includes Sydney’s North West and South West Priority Growth Centres, established in 2005 to house 500,000 new residents over 30 years in suburbs similar in size to Wollongong and Canberra. The region is also home to Sydney’s proposed second airport. We’re owned by an Australian-led consortium of institutional investors with world class experie…

KINETIC IT1,089 +61 8 9238 0000
info@kineticit.com.au

Kinetic IT has come a long way since opening its doors in 1995, emerging as one of Australia’s leading ICT managed services providers. A proud Australian-owned company, Kinetic IT’s operations spread across the country with offices located in Western Australian, the Northern Territory, Victoria and New South Wales. Our team of more than 1200 experienced staff deliver quality services to large and complex IT environments across a range of industries, including government, corporate, resources and utilities sectors. We value our longstanding relationships with our customers, striving to provide tailored services aligned with each individual organisation’s vision. A key component of Kinetic IT’s success has been its dedication to proven processes and frameworks. As one of Australia’s first adopters of ITIL Service Management methodologies, we continue to deliver training programs to the rest of the ICT industry as an accredited training provider and examination centre. Kinetic IT’s …

DOWNER12,188 +61 7 3877 9500
investor.relations@downergroup.com

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities. With a history dating back over 150 years, Downer is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange as Downer EDI Limited (DOW). Downer Group employs approximately 44,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.

LUCAS653 +61 7 3363 7333
info@lucas.com.au

AJ Lucas (ASX code: AJL) was founded in Sydney in the 1950s as a high-quality building sub-contractor. Subsequently, Lucas has nurtured its engineering intellect to supply specialist, niche engineering, construction, and drilling services to the key sectors of energy, water & waste water, resources (utilities, coal and oil & gas) and public infrastructure. With a focus on smart engineering solutions and solid project management, Lucas quickly gained a reputation for solving difficult infrastructure challenges. We became the Australian leader in long distance pipelines and a world leader in horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Lucas leveraged its HDD expertise to enter the resources sector, playing a leading role in Australia’s development of alternative energy sources, such as coal seam gas. We now leverage this knowledge and experience to invest in promising unconventional hydrocarbon acreage, a strategy which has achieved a significant rate of return. Our success is built on more…

ERTECH390 +61 8 9302 6666
info@ertech.com.au

Ertech is an Australian-owned engineering contractor providing civil, concrete, marine, geotechnical and electrical contracting services nationally. We work with clients in the transport, resources, utilities, community, environment, and defence sectors to build infrastructure that delivers on business and community needs, and enhances the lives of people who work with us. Ertech’s sound in-house knowledge and naturally collaborative approach has earned us a reputation for being a resourceful, responsive and technically competent contractor that delivers well-engineered, cost-effective solutions. Ertechs enduring partnerships are created and sustained by a great team of people - our people - who work collaboratively to solve problems, deliver value and build trust. Ertech. Engineering confidence, everyday.

SERVICE STREAM1,897 +61 3 9677 8877
info@servicestream.com.au

ServiceStream plays a vital role, working with our clients in keeping communities connected to essential network services across Australia. ServiceStream is an S&P/ASX 300 listed business providing integrated end-to-end asset life-cycle services to utility and telecommunications asset owners, operators and regulators across Australia. We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these networks. We are technology-agnostic to the various types of networks, delivering a range of services across power, gas, water and renewable energy utilities, roads, rail, ITS, and fixed and wireless telecommunication networks. ESSENTIAL NETWORK SERVICE SPECIALISTS Design, construct, operate and maintain: Telecommunications - Fixed-Line - Wireless Utilities - Electricity - Gas - Water - Renewable Energy - Engineering & Construction Services Transport - Roads - Rail - Industrial Services ASX300 Company | ASX listed since 2004 5000+ employees underpinning a…

ALTUS TRAFFIC AUSTRALIA279 +61 3 9248 4224
tas.operations@altustraffic.com.au

Altus Traffic is Australias largest traffic management company, creating value for over 1,300 customers by managing their safety, commercial and reputational interests through the delivery of expert traffic management. Operating from 24 depots in 6 States, we deliver more than 2.5m hours of services annually, leveraging an immense resource base of over 2,000 field staff, 1,000 vehicles and countless ancillary traffic devices. Our teams simplify and solve the traffic management requirements of organisations in the utilities, civil construction & maintenance, rail, events, government and communications sectors, among which we have extensive networks. We are also visible and active in the support of public policy development and initiatives that promote road safety for vulnerable road users. Core traffic management services are complimented by specialist operating divisions spanning traffic engineering services, event management services and a registered training organisation. Nation…

SAGE AUTOMATION475 +61 130000
info@sageautomation.com

SAGE Automation is Australia’s leading provider of industrial automation and control services. As a trusted adviser to our clients, we draw on our diverse industry experience and technical excellence, to achieve control, enhanced efficiency and improve the value and productivity of their business. SAGE has offices in each state capital, is fiercely independent and employs a 400+ strong agile workforce, which allows us to deliver certainty for clients across the defence, infrastructure, manufacturing, resources and utilities sectors. Using our integrated lines of business, SAGE delivers exceptional outcomes including: • Projects – The delivery of innovative engineering solutions for industrial automation and control • Manufacture - World class custom control and power switchboard systems • Service - Fast response 24/7 support. SAGE proudly places health, safety and the environment at the foundation of everything we do and has achieved certification with global quality organisati…

ACE CONTRACTORS GROUP PTY. LTD.224 +61 3 9431 3944
info@acecon.com.au

Ace Contractors Group Pty. Ltd. commenced operating in 1971 as a Melbourne-based civil construction company. ACE soon built a solid reputation in the construction industry specialising in a diverse range of civil construction projects throughout south-eastern Australia. Today, ACE is a mid-sized, vertically integrated contractor operating in the Civil, Infrastructure, Electrical, Landscape, Water and Environment sectors. Our clients include Tier 1 construction companies, road authorities, rail authorities, local governments, defence, water utilities, power utilities and other government bodies. Projects typically include earthworks, civil works, structures (bridges, foundations, etc.), roads, pavements, parking, rail infrastructure, water and drainage infrastructure, landscaping, HV electrical and substations. We perform work for an extensive range of developers and builders, both large and small. This covers many industries – industrial, commercial, health, education, defence and co…

TASWATER480 +61 136992
enquiries@taswater.com.au

TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage utility. Our vision is to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania. We believe that achieving this vision starts with our people. Working at TasWater provides the opportunity to make a real difference to your community. You will be supported to seek better ways of doing things to ensure we deliver on our customer promises and achieve our vision. We look for people who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who build respectful relationships and who will strive to deliver great results for our customers. Although we are in the utilities industry, we include many other industries which means there is a career path for everyone. We have over 900 employees working together throughout Tasmania in a range of fields including operations, engineering, project delivery, environmental science, asset management, digital and technology, customer services, finance, human resources and administration. We are …

FUSE RECRUITMENT104 +61 7 3343 6777
hello@fuserecruitment.com

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU If you seek to hire or find your next opportunity within the insurance, wealth management, manufacturing, infrastructure or utilities sectors, we can help. When it comes to talent and careers, it pays to be connected. You can benefit from our network that connects you with the right talent and opportunities. We help connect growing businesses with ambitious talent across Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney in permanent, temporary, and contract roles. LOOKING FOR NEW TALENT? If you seek your next hire, it is important to partner with a business that genuinely works for your business in finding the right people to help you grow. It is also crucial that you partner with someone that ensures the candidate experience reflects well upon your business. You will achieve superior talent acquisition outcomes through our agile and responsive approach to recruitment, leveraging insights and a smarter approach to finding the best people to grow your business. SEEKI…

RP INFRASTRUCTURE157 +61 2 8272 9300
info@rpinfrastructure.com.au

RP Infrastructure is a leading provider of specialist advisory, project management and asset management services across the entire infrastructure spectrum including social, commercial, transport, utilities and defence. Since 1994 RPI has had the unique opportunity to work with many of Australia’s most iconic brands and institutions including: federal, state and local governments and agencies, public-private partnerships, private sector companies, and not-for-profit agencies. It is our focus on quality and our collaborative approach that has enabled us to establish long-standing relationships with both our clients and industry partners. We have a senior team of highly experienced project managers with significant front-end advisory, project management, design management and construction delivery experience who have a genuine interest in, and current understanding of what is required to deliver extraordinary projects. To see more about our people and working at RP Infrastructure ple…

BIOSYMM87 +61 1300 424 679
admin@biosymm.com

Established in 2001, Biosymm has evolved into a quality Western Australian medical and physiotherapy consultancy, specialising in the field of occupational health and safety. With extensive experience across mining, oil and gas, utilities and the industrial and corporate sectors, our delivery of physiotherapy treatment to injured workers is focused on early intervention. We believe a consistent, coordinated and thorough approach to injury management and ergonomic risk reduction can prevent needless costs, lost work time and individual suffering. Our delivery of physiotherapy treatment to injured workers is focused on early intervention, utilising evidence-based practice, goal setting and consistent communication to achieve successful rehabilitation. Our highly experienced team consistently promote better health for all, and strive to reduce time away from work for injured employees, reducing expenses for businesses. After all, better health means better business.

MODDEX GROUP89 +61 1800 663 339
info@moddex.com.nz

Moddex’s innovative, weld-free products solve the unique challenges of civil infrastructure projects as well as those of the defence, construction, mining, transport, education, and public utilities sectors. Our modular, steel systems, including handrails, guardrails, balustrades, and other barrier solutions, coupled with our competitive pricing, project management expertise, ability to meet timelines, and excellent customer service, provide easy repair and maintenance results in the industry’s lowest lifetime cost of ownership. With our design and regulatory expertise, active R&D, and customer service, Moddex modular, no-weld systems are the first choice where any degree of engineering complexity in design, programme, or resources is needed. Our systems are pre-engineered, so cost and time factors are minimised; your crew can quickly cut or add more product on-site for installation and repairs. There’s no need for specialist trades, hot-work permits, fire spotters, welding zones, and…

BREFNI63 +61 2 4677 3456
info@brefni.com.au

Brefni has been successfully delivering projects for over 25 years. We have built our business from a small plant hire company to a multi-disciplined civil company today constructing civil works, utilities and rail projects all across NSW. We are committed to maintaining the high standards we have set ourselves. We believe in doing business in a way that is fair, transparent and, above all, safe and sustainable. We employ a team of engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers along with experienced site personnel to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, and also engage the services of approved subcontractors. The company is based in Sydneys Greater South West and is actively performing Civil Infrastructure Works within the Sydney Metropolitan area and Regional New South Wales. Our experience and acquisition of equipment and resources since establishment, has helped us build a strong client base and a solid reputation throughout the industry. The combination of …

INGENUOUS40 +61 3 9977 9656
info@ingenuous.com.au

Ingenuous is a start-up information technology and decision support company delivering flexible solutions with innovative and differentiating features that can be installed at site or cloud-hosted. The solutions are suitable for any organisations who need to make informed, automated decisions about the customers they onboard and about the way they manage their transactions with those customers. This includes banks and financial services, insurance, payments and e-commerce, telecommunications and utilities and betting and gaming. Ingenuous delivers Financial Crimes Prevention and Compliance in a single platform called Intuition. It also supplements its software solutions with a comprehensive set of professional services aimed at ensuring its clients are maximising their investment in technology. Intuition by Ingenuous is the latest in fraud prevention and compliance, and covers both onboarding and transactional monitoring. The solution can be implemented with either or both functi…

KABLAMO92 +61 2 8042 8489
contact@kablamo.com.au

We design and build beautiful cloud-based software. The genesis of our business was a team of specialists who cut their teeth in the digital transformation of some of Australia’s largest media organisations. Those visionaries, and our growing team around the world, now bring that expertise and knowledge to unlocking the digital futures for enterprise and government. Our people set us apart. Only the most qualified specialists, with the natural curiosity and confidence to take nothing for granted, can uncover solutions to problems that others barely glimpse. Were embedded explorers who thrive on the trust we foster. Clients trust us to evaluate all aspects of data management, networking, security, architecture, processes, and strategy to discover the best path toward true digital enterprise. Were silo-busting and legacy-busting, data liberators. We break down the walls keeping enterprises from their potential. We deliver them the future they’ve been promised. We combine all the …

INTELLECT SYSTEMS70 +61 8 9338 7399
info@intellectsystems.com.au

Intellect Systems is a proud West Australian and privately owned Systems Integrator founded in 2005. For nearly two decades we have been providing sustainable and innovative solutions to the domestic and international resource, infrastructure, oil and gas, utilities and manufacturing markets. We are experts in the design and manufacture of industrial technology solutions in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Communications and Industrial Information Technology. Our knowledgeable and pragmatic team have a proven track record of service delivery throughout every phase of the project life-cycle. We deliver bespoke and turn key industrial technology solutions from concept to implementation, managed and executed in house to the highest level of quality and compliance. Our service offering includes: Concept Engineering - Studies, product selection, project scoping and definition Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU and MES Engineering Design - Control Systems, Electric…

Top Utilities Companies in Australia

Factors contributing to growth and success:

The utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia has experienced significant growth over the years, driven by various factors, including the increasing focus on sustainability and the government's initiatives aimed at reducing waste and promoting recycling.

The Australian government has implemented various initiatives to support the growth of the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry. For example, the government's National Waste Policy provides a framework for reducing waste and promoting recycling, while the Renewable Energy Target (RET) aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the country.

Industry Growth:

The utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia has experienced steady growth over the years, with the total value of the industry estimated to be around $15 billion in 2022. The industry has also experienced growth in terms of the number of businesses and employment opportunities.

Moreover, the rise of digital technologies has enabled businesses in the industry to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) has also enabled businesses to optimize waste management and recycling processes, reducing the impact of human activities on the environment.

Key Trends:

Technological disruption has been a significant trend in the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia. The use of digital technologies and automation has enabled businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services. The use of AI and the IoT has also enabled businesses to optimize waste management and recycling processes, reducing the impact of human activities on the environment.

Moreover, the increasing focus on sustainability and responsible practices is also gaining momentum in the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry. Businesses are increasingly adopting sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste generation, to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

Challenges:

Despite its success, the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia faces several challenges. One of the major challenges is the increasing volume of waste generated by human activities, which poses a significant environmental threat. The industry needs to adopt innovative solutions to reduce waste generation and promote recycling to mitigate the impact of human activities on the environment.

Moreover, the shortage of skilled workers in the industry is also a significant challenge, limiting the industry's capacity to deliver high-quality services. The increasing cost of raw materials, such as metals and plastics, is also a challenge for the industry, as it increases the cost of waste management and recycling processes.

Future Outlook:

The future outlook for the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia is positive, driven by factors such as technological disruption, sustainability, and government initiatives aimed at reducing waste and promoting recycling. The use of digital technologies and automation is expected to continue, enabling businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and improve their services.

Moreover, the increasing focus on sustainability and responsible practices is also expected to shape the future of the industry. Businesses that prioritize environmental considerations and provide sustainable products and services are expected to attract more customers and achieve long-term success.

The Australian government is also expected to continue supporting the growth of the industry with initiatives aimed at reducing waste and promoting recycling. For example, the government's National Waste Policy provides a framework for reducing waste and promoting recycling, while the Renewable Energy Target (RET) aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the country.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry in Australia play a critical role in ensuring sustainable development and reducing the impact of human activities on the environment. The industry has experienced significant growth over the years, driven by factors such as the increasing focus on sustainability and the government's initiatives aimed at reducing waste and promoting recycling. The future outlook for the industry is positive, driven by factors such as technological disruption, sustainability, and government support.

Despite the challenges facing the industry, such as the increasing volume of waste generated by human activities and the shortage of skilled workers, the industry is expected to continue growing. The use of digital technologies and automation is expected to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management and recycling processes, reducing the impact of human activities on the environment.

Moreover, the increasing focus on sustainability and responsible practices is expected to drive innovation and create new business opportunities in the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry. Businesses that prioritize sustainability and provide eco-friendly products and services are expected to remain competitive and achieve long-term success.

To overcome the challenges facing the industry, businesses in the utilities, recycling, and waste management industry need to adopt innovative solutions and prioritize sustainable practices. This could include using renewable energy sources, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and investing in the training and development of skilled workers.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 11 May 2023