Shell Energy is committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate, and supporting initiatives that make a positive impact.
Our focus is on inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals who can help shape a better energy future and empowering others through the causes our people are passionate about.
At Shell Energy, many of our 600+ team are science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals whose creative thinking and innovative solutions are helping to power a brighter energy future.
Shell Energy is proud to partner with industry to empower and ignite enthusiasm for learning and career pathways in STEM. The energy transition depends on skills for the future and the talented individuals who will help power that progress. Learn how we’re helping to further education and employment in STEM fields.
Deadly Coders is a program that aims to level the playing field for participation in STEM, by delivering engaging educational programs in digital technologies to Indigenous students.
The program, delivered in partnership with Junior Engineers, encourages participation in STEM subjects in schooling years, at a tertiary level, and for a career. Its aim is to impart fundamental skills to set First Nations students up for success in STEM-related fields and to help build an inclusive and diverse future STEM workforce.
Shell Energy is proud to have entered into a three-year partnership with Deadly Coders to deliver coding and robotics workshops and the development of an online learning portal, to develop skills for the future and sustainable learning pathways. To learn more about Deadly Coders visit their website here.
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Shell Energy has partnered with the Waalitj Foundation in support of its 2024 Indigenous Scholarships Program. Waalitj is dedicated to supporting education, employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across Australia. The program aims to support First Nations students while they are studying towards tertiary and trade qualifications and enhance employment outcomes in the energy sector.
Shell Energy is passionate about providing career pathways and learning opportunities that support the future skills needed for the energy transition. Shell Energy scholarships focus on targeting students studying towards degrees relevant to areas in our business, including Corporate Services, Assets and Generation, and Digital and Technology Solutions. As well as offering financial funding, the program includes bespoke Indigenous and industry mentoring, leadership opportunities and career capacity building support – all designed to ensure participants are well-supported to succeed in their chosen area of study and gain the skills to become job-ready.
Shell Australia is a proud partner of the Waalitj Foundation, and Shell Energy’s sponsorship is delivered in conjunction with Shell’s Indigenous Scholarship Program. To learn more about the Waalitj Foundation, visit its website here.
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Dream Big is a not-for-profit organisation focussed on empowering young women and non-binary students from university to industry in STEAM (science, technology engineering, arts and mathematics) careers. Shell Energy began its partnership with Dream Big in 2023, supporting our existing diversity and inclusion practices by connecting with talented students studying STEAM.
Members of our highly-skilled Trading and Supply team are connected with students to provide helpful career coaching conversations and attend industry showcase events to highlight opportunities offered by a career in energy.
The partnership also ensures that Dream Big is able to continue delivering its award-winning career development and networking program, STEAM Ahead, to women and non-binary students around Australia.
Women in Digital (WID) is a national organisation passionate about creating an inclusive space for women in digital and technology, with a key focus on improving gender diversity in the industry.
Each year, Women in Digital celebrate the amazing women working within the digital industries through the Women in Digital Awards. Shell Energy supports the WID Awards as a Bronze level sponsor and a named category sponsor for the Data Leader of the Year. Read more about it here.
Shell Energy is proud to support Women in Digital, providing community connections, professional development opportunities and access to a diverse talent pool for career paths.
Shell Energy has signed up for a corporate membership with Women in Digital (WID). As part of our Platinum membership, all team members can now enjoy individual annual memberships, completely free of charge.
Since 2019, Shell Energy has partnered with QUT’s Science and Engineering Faculty on the Undergraduate Scholarship for Women in IT. Women make up just 27% of the workforce across all STEM industries and just 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses1. As an energy retailer, we recognise that building a talented population equipped with the skills needed to meet the growing energy demand is critical in communities where we operate. STEM education is key to the energy transition and is why we’re passionate about providing career pathways and learning opportunities in these fields.
Our scholarship program with QUT provides an opportunity for undergraduates to gain real on the job experience to become technology leaders. The program was established as part of our continued commitment and investment in improving diversity both within their business and STEM fields of work. The scholarship is valued up to $20,000 and is open to undergraduate final year students enrolled in full-time studies in Information Technology, Engineering (Computer and Software Systems) or relevant double degrees.
We’re proud to support the causes our people are passionate about. We encourage employees who are active in their communities to support charitable causes and organisations. We recognise the commitment of our team by promoting and supporting their fundraising initiatives.
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1 https://www.industry.gov.au/news/state-stem-gender-equity-2022
