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About Us

Who we are and what we do

What is Public Skills Australia?

Public Skills Australia is the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) that works with the Public Safety and Government industry-sectors.

We play a pivotal role in responding to the workforce challenges and skills needs of these industry-sectors by conducting comprehensive skills assessments, listening deeply with our networks, and accelerating the introduction of new skills into the job market.

We aim to promote innovation in Public Safety and Government workforces, and identify potential shortages that our industry-sectors may face in the future.

Collaborating with our partners and members

Public Skills Australia values thorough consultation with its key industry and departmental stakeholders. This allows us to understand the workforce obstacles and training needs that are specific to each industry-sector.

We engage with and gather feedback from our stakeholders across our projects and activities through:

  • participating in regular engagements
  • conducting direct consultations
  • delivering webinars
  • creating surveys
  • running and participating in workshops
  • attending industry-specific conferences and events.

These approaches are implemented across all our subcommittees and networks that we work closely with to inform our work. Representatives from our industry-sectors have been invited to join our membership, or to participate in one of our subcommittees or networks.

Public Skills Australia is proud to bring together organisations from across the public safety sector to strengthen workforce capability and shape the future of public safety, working collaboratievly to ensure training remains relevant, responsive and aligned with industry needs.

Affiliate members

What are Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs)?

JSCs are not-for-profit organisations that work with their industry-sectors to identify current workforce challenges or potential skills shortages. They develop and review relevant training packages and support the implementation, monitoring and promotion of vocational education and training (VET) within their industry-sectors. 

Every JSC is industry-owned and brings together employer and employee bodies as well as governments in a tripartite arrangement to workforce and training challenges.

Work we do as a JSC

  • Workforce PlanningWorkforce Planning explores the challenges, risks, and current datasets that encompass the unique workforces of relevant industry sectors.
  • Training Product DevelopmentTraining Product Development is key to addressing identified workforce challenges. It allows for regular reviews and new developments within training packages to ensure that training remains contemporary and fit for purpose.
  • Implementation, Promotion and MonitoringImplementation, Promotion and Monitoring supports the delivery and effectiveness of training packages, and supports learners and Registered Training Organisations.
  • Industry StewardshipIndustry Stewardship requires JSCs to collect relevant information that guides the development of important policies, guidelines, and strategies.