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.

To find licensing and registration 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 getting a licence as a:

  • property agent
  • motor dealer
  • security guard or crowd controller
  • tattoo parlour or tattooist
  • debt collector or process server
  • second-hand dealer or pawnbroker
  • introduction agent
  • inbound tour operator
  • fitness provider
  • funeral director.

Find links to other common licences (and permits), including liquor and gaming, hospitality, shared accommodation and national park and commercial activities on the Business Queensland website.