Having a skilled workforce is critical to the success of Queensland’s tourism industry. As working environments shift and consumer demands evolve, our training systems and workforce initiatives need to keep pace.
Our Industry Skills Advisor works closely with employers, small business and tourism stakeholders to gather insights and provide evidence-backed industry advice directly to the government.
This collaboration ensures that training solutions, employment opportunities, and investments are aligned with the evolving needs of industry, supporting a skilled and adaptable workforce. Connect with our Industry Skills Advisor.
How the program can help your business
Work with our Industry Skills Advisor
Our Industry Skills Advisor works with employers and businesses to advise government on emerging trends and regional skill needs. By providing decision-makers with this input, the program helps to align key decisions on training and investment priorities with industry needs.
- Inform and contribute to Vocational Education and Training (VET) reform agendas to ensure training systems meet the evolving needs of the tourism industry
- Support industry connection with vocational education and training programs, initiatives, and events
- Guide and align government priorities for training, skills development, program design, and inform investment decisions
Recent program outcomes
Driving growth through skills planning
Contributed to the 'National Priority Skills List' and the 'VET Workforce Blueprint' - both initiatives designed to strengthen Queensland's tourism industry by expanding migration pathways and supporting a sustainable VET workforce to train future professionals.
Enhancing apprenticeships & qualifications
Reviewed Australian apprenticeship programs, participating in national consultations on occupation classifications, and supported initiatives such as maritime qualifications and the reclassification of events traineeships.
Chef shortage project
Chefs play a key role in the success of any kitchen. Our program is supporting casual cooks in becoming professional chefs by providing flexible qualification pathways. Providing greater flexibility for participants, lucrative financial incentives and recognising current skillsets.
Get in touch
If you’d like to learn more about the Industry Skills Advisor program and how your business can benefit by getting involved, please contact our Program Manager, Kathryn Moody directly at [email protected].
The Industry Skills Advisory program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, designed to support employer, small business and industry connect and engage with the training sector, government programs and investment.
The Industry Skills Advisor program is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.