Workforce Planning
Understand current capability, future skills demand and practical actions with data-driven analysis.
Plan smarter
Industry-led workforce development
Building the skilled workforce Queensland's energy future needs.
Energy Skills Queensland connects industry, government, training organisations and education providers to strengthen workforce capability across energy, renewables, mining, telecommunications, gas and utilities.
Connecting industry, education and government
Improving competency assurance and governance
Turning workforce data into practical decisions
Future workforce ready
Industry focus
Energy
Capabilities
Skills
Support
Planning
Systems
SkillPASS
Identify skills needs and workforce risks
Align industry, training and policy
Develop safer, stronger and more capable teams
Collaboration that moves industry forward
Industry intelligence, training alignment and practical workforce strategies.
What ESQ does
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The bridge between industry, training and government.
Energy Skills Queensland helps organisations understand skills needs, reduce workforce risk and prepare for the changing demands of Queensland's energy and resources sectors.
Industry intelligence
Research, consultation and workforce insights that support stronger decision-making.
Workforce development
Programs and strategies to attract, retain and develop skilled workers.
Competency and compliance
Solutions that help organisations manage training records, skills and workforce readiness.
Solutions
Workforce solutions built for real industry challenges.
From workforce planning to competency management, training and school-to-industry pathways, ESQ supports organisations at every stage of workforce development.
Discuss your needsSkillPASS
Manage worker competencies, qualifications, training records and expiring skills in one secure system.
Manage competenciesWorkforce Skilling
Support employment pathways through training, mentoring, practical learning and employer connections.
Build capabilityTraining Programs
Industry-informed training initiatives designed to help workers build practical, worksite-ready skills.
Explore trainingIndustry Workforce Advisor
Support for small and medium businesses to address workforce challenges, funding and skills development.
Get workforce supportGateway Programs
Connecting schools, teachers, students and industry to build future energy career pathways.
Partner with ESQ
Who we support
Connecting the people shaping Queensland's workforce.
ESQ works with the key groups responsible for building, training and sustaining Queensland's current and future workforce.
Find the right supportEmployers & Contractors
Support to understand workforce needs, improve competency assurance and prepare teams for changing industry demands.
Contact ESQGovernment & Industry Bodies
Industry intelligence, consultation and workforce insights to support stronger policy, funding and skills strategies.
Talk to usTraining Organisations
Collaboration to align training delivery with current and emerging industry needs.
Start collaboratingSchools & Educators
Programs that connect students and teachers with real energy career pathways and industry experiences.
Explore pathwaysEnergy & Renewables
Workforce planning and skills development for sectors facing rapid technology, safety and workforce change.
Prepare your workforceTelecommunications & Utilities
Support for industries that need capable, compliant and future-ready technical workforces.
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Workforce planning
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Move from workforce uncertainty to clear next steps.
Workforce planning helps organisations understand where they are today, what skills they will need tomorrow and what actions should be taken now.
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Consultation & Scoping
Clarify your organisation's workforce challenges, goals, context and strategic priorities.
Data Collection
Gather workforce insights through tailored online tools, consultation and structured research.
Analysis & Validation
Turn workforce data into practical findings that reflect real operational context.
Reporting & Recommendations
Receive clear recommendations that support planning, investment, workforce development and decision-making.
SkillPASS
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Competency management made clearer, safer and easier.
SkillPASS helps organisations manage worker skills, qualifications and competencies in one secure location, supporting proof of competency, expiring qualifications and reporting requirements.
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Keep workforce readiness visible
Support safer operations with a simpler way to track, organise and report workforce skills.
Manage qualifications and training records
Track expiring competencies
Support client and regulatory reporting
Improve workforce visibility across sites and projects
Pathways & programs
Creating stronger pathways into future energy careers.
Through school-to-industry programs, workforce skilling initiatives and industry-informed training, ESQ supports stronger talent pipelines for Queensland's changing economy.
Partner with ESQ
Since 2011
Supporting workforce skilling initiatives
$5M+
In SQW funding referenced by ESQ
25
Projects delivered since 2015
575
Participants supported through programs
Need help planning, training or developing your workforce?
Whether you are an employer, training provider, school, government agency or industry partner, ESQ can help you identify workforce challenges and the next practical step.
Questions
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Common questions before contacting ESQ.
Use this section to reduce hesitation and guide visitors toward the right conversation.
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ESQ supports workforce planning, skills development, training, competency management and industry engagement across Queensland's energy, resources, renewables, telecommunications, gas and utilities sectors.
ESQ works with employers, government, training organisations, schools, industry associations, contractors and other stakeholders involved in workforce development.
SkillPASS is a competency management system that helps organisations manage worker skills, qualifications, training records, expiring competencies and reporting requirements.
Yes. Through workforce advisory support, ESQ can help SMEs address workforce planning, attraction, retention, skills development, funding opportunities and access to relevant programs.
Yes. ESQ supports Gateway to Industry Schools Programs that connect students, teachers and schools with hydrogen, renewable energy and future industry career pathways.
Build what comes next
Let's build Queensland's future workforce together.
Speak with Energy Skills Queensland to explore workforce planning, training, skills development, industry partnerships or competency management solutions for your organisation.
Contact Energy Skills Queensland
(07) 3721 8800
Toowong, Queensland
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