Revitalised Jobs Queensland Board to strengthen State's skilled workforce

• A dynamic, seven-member Board will reinforce Jobs Queensland’s dedication to develop Queensland’s skilled workforce.
• Economist and current Board member Dr Michael Drew will be Chair, while retired school principal Deirdre von Guilleaume will represent the education sector.
• Since 2016, Jobs Queensland has provided strategic skills advice, workforce planning, and employment-related data.

The Crisafulli Government is driving a renewed focus on efficiency, productivity and skills, with a refreshed Board of Jobs Queensland.

Continuing Board member, Dr Michael Drew, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Jobs Queensland Board.

Dr Drew, a financial economist, is the co-founder of Drew, Walk and Co, an Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, and Chair of Volunteering Australia.

Ms Deirdre von Guilleaume, a retired school principal with extensive experience in leadership, mentoring, coordination, and government, will join the Jobs Queensland Board in 2025.

With more than two decades of teaching experience, Ms Guilleaume will provide a vital voice for education.

Danielle Carey, Heidi Cooper, Bernie Hogan, Kate Venables, and Trent Young will continue their service as Jobs Queensland Board members through their respective four-year terms.

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment, and Training Ros Bates emphasised the Board’s role in driving Queensland’s future workforce planning and decision-making.

“With renewed purpose and fresh perspectives, we’re excited to welcome Dr Drew’s leadership and Ms Guilleaume’s real-world experience to the Jobs Queensland Board,” Minister Bates said.

“Together with our continuing Board members, they will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Queensland’s skilled workforce.”

Minister Bates also thanked outgoing Board members for their contributions to Jobs Queensland’s extensive program of work.

“A Board that embraces change and adapts to the evolving jobs landscape will ensure Jobs Queensland remains well-positioned to provide industry-led, future-focused advice for the benefit of workforces across the State,” Minister Bates said.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Penny 0439 882 294

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Established in 2016 under the Jobs Queensland Act 2015, the Jobs Queensland’s Board comprises seven to twelve members appointed by the Governor in Council, representing employers, employees, and those with direct experience in the education, training, or employment sectors.

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