WorldSkills Australia

We believe that skills drive the future of young people and Australia. Since 1981, we’ve championed skills excellence in vocational, technological and service-oriented careers and helped over 100,000 people compete in national and international skill competitions.

What We Do

We partner with businesses, schools, and Governments to help young people learn about skills, achieve excellence, and kick start their careers. We’re pretty skilled, too!

Skill Competitions

WorldSkills Australia competitions give young people an opportunity to showcase their talents, benchmark industry excellence, and champion skills pathways—both at home and around the globe. Hosted regionally, nationally, and internationally, we’re the skills ‘Olympics’ that work to benchmark industry excellence at home and across the globe. Get involved today. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Skills! Skills! Skills!

What We Do

Skill Development

We’re supporting the next generation of industry experts! We provide skilled young people with development opportunities to help them achieve excellence. We currently offer multiple scholarships and development pathways that provide overseas travel, study options, work experience, or financial support. Discover how we’re helping skills and trades go further than ever before.

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Skill Promotion

We’re on a mission to raise the profile of skills. To ensure the prosperity of young Australians and Australia, we’re championing the importance of vocational training and skill excellence. Our communications, competitions, and partnerships all work together to help us showcase the value of skills and demonstrate how they provide rewarding career opportunities. See how we’re getting the word out about skills and trades.

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Start your WorldSkills journey

Everyone’s invited to be part of the WorldSkills Australia story. Discover how you could compete, lend a hand, or help us promote skills for young Australians.

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Our Partners

Teamwork makes the dream work! Our partnerships with businesses, organisations, and training organisations play a vital role in bringing the magic of WorldSkills to life.

What people are saying

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Representing my state at the National Championships was incredible! The feeling of competing amongst so many talented and passionate people was electric!

Patrick Keating WorldSkills Australia National Champion & Skillaroo 2019

I believe that WorldSkills Australia has helped me to grow into a better-rounded individual. The experience of competing and meeting so many people from different skills and walks of life really puts things into perspective.

John Doig Plumbing Development Manager, Reece

Dermalogica has been a proud supporter of WorldSkills Australia for many years. The importance our company places on education and skill development for financial independence aligns perfectly with the values of WorldSkills.

Suzette Cassie General Manager, Dermalogica