Building a sustainably skilled workforce, and future-proofing the manufacturing industry

Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is an independent body established and funded under the Queensland Government’s Making it in Queensland: Building a Stronger Manufacturing Sector policy in November 2022. Our work supports the Queensland Government’s $70 million investment in manufacturing skills and training. The MSQ Board guides the organisation’s strategy and ensures investment in manufacturing skills and training through the Annual Training Plan meets the needs of industry.


MSQ was established by the Queensland Government with two foundational members:

  • Minister with responsibility for training and skills development
  • Minister with responsibility for manufacturing

Our Strategic Plan is prepared and submitted by the Board each year for responsible Ministers’ approval. In addition, MSQ is required to submit an Annual Training Plan to the Department of Trade, Employment and Training by 30 April each year.

Our governance framework is designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in all our endeavours. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, empowering stakeholders with the information they need to understand our decision-making processes and strategic direction.

Reports and publications

Our collection of reports and publications provides invaluable insights into our governance, operations, and the pivotal role we play in the manufacturing industry.
Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Report 2023-24

pdf: 3.58 MB

Financial Statements 2023-24

Financial Statements for the period 31 October 2023 to 30 June 2024

pdf: 4.01 MB

Annual Report 2022-23

Annual Report 2022-23

pdf: 339.52 KB

Financial Statements 2022-23

Financial Statements for the period 31 October 2022 to 30 June 2023

pdf: 639.41 KB

Strategic Plans

Strategic plan 2023-25

pdf: 616.93 KB

Who we are

We’re building a culture at Manufacturing Skills Queensland that is about putting industry at the centre of solution development. Find out more about the team that’s leading the way.

Meet our team

Work with us

At Manufacturing Skills Queensland we are reimagining how we design, develop and implement training, skills and workforce solutions for industry. This means bold ideas and a willingness to tackle the big challenges.

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