Overview of the department
Our purpose is to create opportunities for Queenslanders to acquire the knowledge, skills and creativity to drive economic prosperity, build strong and vibrant communities and enhance lifelong well-being.
View the Department of Education and Training's organisational structure on the DET website [447 kB].
This website contains information about the Training portfolio of the department. To access information about the Education portfolio visit the Education Queensland website.
The Minister
The Hon Geoff Wilson MP, Minister for Education and Training.
Director-General
Julie Grantham is the Director-General for the Department of Education and Training.
Training Ombudsman
The department works closely with the Training Ombudsman. The position is independent of the department and provides an additional avenue for complaint, investigation and review.
Training and Employment Recognition Council
The Training and Employment Recognition Council is responsible for registration and regulation of training organisations. It works in close association with the Training Ombudsman and the department to continually improve the quality of vocational training in Queensland.