Licensing and registration
Many jobs in Queensland require licensing and/or registration before you can gain employment.
For example:
- To work as a school teacher in Queensland you must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- To work as an electrician in Queensland you must hold an electrical work licence.
Call Training Queensland on 1300 369 935 if you cannot find the information you require using the below methods.
Find licensing and registration information
The myfuture website provides high level information about occupations, and you can drill down to find Queensland-specific licensing and registration requirements.
Follow these steps:
- Search for your occupation and select the result that best matches the occupation you are interested in.
- At the top of the page click on 'State Specific Information'.
- Click on 'Queensland'.
- Information on licensing and registration is included in the 'Education/Training' section of the page under 'Additional Information'.
Business and industry licences
Some businesses and industries are regulated through the Office of Fair Trading to ensure industry professionalism and to protect consumers.
Find information on obtaining a licence in the following industries:
- real estate
- motor
- security
- travel and tourism
- residential services.
Debt collectors, second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers, introduction agents, funeral providers, and fitness centres can also find licensing information.
Interstate trade licences and Queensland equivalents
If you have an interstate trade licence and you are moving to Queensland you can use an equivalent licence search to see which one you will need here—it may be the same as the one you currently hold.
Information for overseas qualified professionals
Check overseas qualification information to find out if licensing or registration applies to your trade or profession.
You can also find out how to get overseas professional and technical qualifications recognised in Australia.
