Projects
Public Skills Australia is developing training products related to skills and capability priorities defined in the Workforce Plan, with support from key stakeholders from the Government and Public Safety Industry-Sectors. The Annual Training Product Development Plan and Annual Implementation, Promotion and Monitoring Plan, accessible within our individual project pages, details approved project activities for 2025 and 2026. This plan outlines the development of training products and specifically addresses changes to training package products, such as updates, reviews, and creation of new products.
Fire and Emergency ServicesVolunteer Leadership Project
The Volunteer Leadership Project addresses critical capability gaps in non-operational leadership roles across Australia’s volunteer-based Fire and Emergency Services. While operational leadership has long been a focus, many volunteer leaders, such as Brigade Captains and Unit Controllers, step into their roles without formal training in essential areas like team management, conflict resolution, and member support. This project aims to: - Understand current leadership challenges and needs through consultation with stakeholders. - Assess existing training programs and identify transferable skills. - Recommend strategic updates to national training packages and promote accessible leadership development pathways.
DefenceDefence Youth Development
Public Skills Australia is working in partnership with the Australian Defence College to develop vocational training products that create career and learning pathways into the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Defence industry, and the Australian Public Service (APS).
DefenceDefence Cyber Risk Assessment
Public Skills Australia is working in collaboration with the Department of Defence to develop vocational training products that strengthen Australia’s cyber defence and resilience capabilities and support career pathways within the cyber domain.
Local GovernmentLocal Government Skills Audit
The Local Government Skills Audit is a national initiative led by Public Skills Australia to identify vocational skills gaps across Australian Local Government Areas.
PolicePolice Training Package Release 11
The POL Police Training Package Release 11 will see the update to a range of qualifications to support the Policing industries workforce capability and training priorities. Public Skills Australia will update the POL Police Training Package Release 11 in collaboration with the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA), the peak body of the policing industry within Australia and New Zealand. This project will support the supervisory and management capabilities within police agencies. Additionally, police agencies have prioritised the update of the Not for Public Access (NFPA) training products regarding Bomb Technical Response to be included in the upcoming release. Release 11 presents a valuable opportunity to engage with a key industry partner through alignment of the qualifications with cross-jurisdictional strategies and capability development frameworks.