Department of Trade, Employment and Training
Government AdministrationQueensland, Australia201-500 Employees
The Department of Trade, Employment and Training is a government department based in Brisbane, Queensland, responsible for trade development, employment services, vocational education and training, and broader skills and workforce development. It also oversees the marketing and promotion of international education and training to connect providers with international opportunities. The department serves employers, workers, students, and education partners by aligning training offerings with industry needs and supporting economic growth in the region. Through its public sector role, it aims to facilitate pathways between education and employment and strengthen the regional labor market. It operates within the government administration sector and is described as a mid-sized public agency with hundreds of staff based in Brisbane. A July 2022 news item notes expansion of facilities and investments in the Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Bowen campus and the Rural Centre of Excellence at Toowoomba, reflecting broader investments in education and skills infrastructure in Queensland.