Government Skills Australia (GSA) is a national Industry Skills Council (ISC) for the government and community safety sectors representing the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and workforce interests of Correctional Services, Local Government, Public Safety, Public Sector and Water.
GSA provides industry intelligence on skill needs and training solutions to the Australian Government to develop a skilled workforce.
GSA services industry through the provision of quality training products and qualifications, workforce development and career advice.
Coverage
- Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments
- Local Government
- Defence, Fire, Police, emergency services and management and marine rescue
- Correctional services - custodial, community and rehabilitation services
- Water - catchment, distribution and treatment
Structure
Government Skills Australia is one of eleven ISCs contracted by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). GSA determines its services and priorities from the direction of advisory committees for each of its sectors.
Industry engagement
GSA works closely with registered training organisations, state industry training advisory bodies, industry associations, enterprises, unions and others to create more flexible pathways within and between industries. This helps meet the needs of employers, employees and other stakeholders by delivering a range of innovative responses to emerging skill needs.
Leadership
GSA provides industry leadership and influence, develops and disseminates training products, partners with industry and training providers to provide training solutions, and engages with clients and stakeholders to advance the training agenda for government and community safety. GSA is one of the official voices on skills development for its industries.
