Employer Support
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your tourism workforce or support staff development, explore the latest funded skilling and training opportunities available to help employers build capable, job-ready teams.
Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor Program (ISJA)
Advocates for Queensland industries by providing high-quality, evidence-based insights into workforce and training needs.
Incentive
Informs government investment, supports workforce planning, and connects employers (specifically those in tourism, hospitality and events) with VET pathways and reforms.
Eligibility
Queensland industry bodies, employers and small businesses seeking strategic advice or participation in consultation.
Industry Workforce Advisor Program (IWA)
Supports small and medium enterprises to develop effective workforce plans.
Incentive
Tailored business support, training advice, and access to government funding opportunities.
Eligiibility
Queensland-based small and medium enterprises, particularly in key sectors such as tourism, hospitality and events.
Workforce Connect Fund
Funds collaborative, industry-led projects that improve workforce attraction, retention and participation.
Incentive
Large-scale grants supporting workforce development projects.
Eligibility
Industry associations, employers, and consortia delivering sector-wide workforce outcomes.
Incentive Programs for Employers and Training Providers
Encourages the employment and completion of apprenticeship and traineeships.
Incentive
Payroll tax rebates, employer completion payments, and registered training organisation (RTO) completion incentives.
Eligiibility
Queensland employers and registered training organisations (RTOs) under approved qualifications.
Local Skills Solutions
Addresses regional workforce shortages through locally designed training projects.
Incentive
Up to $250,000 funding for flexible, place-based training.
Eligibility
Industry groups, councils and regional training organisations (RTOs) delivering regional projects.
Employer Support for Priority Sectors
Promotes participation and training in Queensland’s growth sectors.
Incentive
Wage subsidies and co-funding for workforce development, particularly in tourism, healthcare and construction.
Eligiibility
Employers in designated high-growth or emerging industries.