About Us

Skills Queensland is an industry-led statutory body, established to strengthen Queensland's economic base by providing a skilled workforce that meets the current and future needs of industry and the community.

Skills Queensland builds on the Queensland Government's commitment to work in partnership with industry, training providers, unions, universities and the community to create one of the most flexible, modern and innovative training systems in Australia.

Skills Queensland is led by a Board comprised of industry leaders. The Board is supported by a Chief Executive Officer and staff. Skills Queensland is responsible to the Minister for Education, Training and Employment.

Establishment

The Education and Training Legislation (Skills Queensland) Amendment Bill 2010 (the Bill) was passed by Legislative Assembly on 5 October 2010 and received assent on 14 October 2010. On 20 December 2010 the Bill was proclaimed and Skills Queensland was formally established under the Education and Training Legislation (Skills Queensland) Amendment Act 2010.

Skills Queensland overview 

To find out more about Skills Queensland and its vision, mission and commitment, download the Skills Queensland Corporate Overview (PDF 4.95 MB) or view the Introduction to Skills Queensland presentation below.

 

Last updated: 5/03/2013