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Latest news
SAS EOIs for Career Ready, Career Start and Career Boost are now closed.
After contracting is in place from 1 July, we'll provide details on future contracting opportunities.
As part of the SAS contracting process, details on transition arrangements between existing and new programs will also be provided.
Queensland is developing a new Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) framework through the Queensland Skills Strategy to better target and maximise outcomes from government's significant investment in training.
The new SAS framework opened through an expression of interest (EOI) process for registered training organisations (RTOs) interested in working with us to achieve the objectives of Queensland's publicly funded training.
Eligible RTOs were invited to express their interest in delivering training under 3 new subsidy programs.
- Career Start – starting 1 July 2025, individuals are guaranteed access to gain their first certificate III qualification, facilitating entry to employment, including apprenticeships and traineeships.
- Career Boost – starting 1 July 2025, working-age Queenslanders are provided lifelong learning opportunities to update or develop their skills and knowledge, including funding for certificate IV and above qualifications and priority skill sets.
- EOI stage 1 for these 2 programs were open 30 September to 8 November 2024.
- EOI stage 2 invitations were offered to successful stage 1 RTOs from 12 December 2024, with stage 2 process closing 31 January 2025.
- Career Ready – phasing in from the start of the 2026 school year.
- This EOI was a separate process to Career Start and Career Boost, open from 24 February to 25 March 2025.
Learn more about the new SAS framework, including what is changing and what will stay the same.
EOI process
RTOs were able to express their interest to deliver training under the new SAS framework, including public providers and current SAS. The EOI was a 2-stage process:
- Stage 1: Mandatory eligibility
- RTOs had to meet specific requirements to progress to stage 2.
- Outcome advice was issued in writing after this stage.
- Stage 2: Formal assessment against criteria
- Responses to this stage are being assessed.
- Outcome advice will be issued in writing after this stage.
Key information
- Stage 1 guidelines
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- SAS EOI application questionnaire
- SAS EOI applicant checklist
- Online information sessions:
- 30 September 2024—SAS framework outline information video and transcript
- 9 October 2024—SAS EOI information session recording and transcript
- read the answers to questions submitted during the 9 October session
- 25 October 2024—SAS EOI FAQ and online applications video and transcript.
Stay up to date
Updates on the implementation of the Queensland Skills Strategy will be provided across departmental communications, including the SAS newsletter, Contract Connector, and this website.
To learn more about the strategy, its actions and consultation insights, subscribe to updates.
Help and support
For EOI questions, email SAS.EOI@desbt.qld.gov.au.
Related information
- Find out more about operating as a Skills Assure Supplier.
Last updated 25 March 2025
