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About us


The Department of Employment and Industrial Relations was created on 1 October 2006 as a result of machinery-of-government changes after the Queensland state election. The department brought together the activities of the former Department of Industrial Relations and the Employment and Indigenous Initiatives Division of the former Department of Employment and Training.

Our goals

  • Maximise workforce participation opportunities for those disengaged or under-engaged in the labour market
  • A fair and equitable industrial relations system
  • Safe and healthy work environments
  • Electrically safe homes, workplaces and other environments
  • A fair, safe and productive public sector work environment

Our values

Commitment to purpose

We focus our efforts on achieving results that make a significant difference to the wellbeing of Queenslanders.

Commitment to performance

We strive for quality, innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Commitment to service

We strive to deliver effective, fair and impartial services.

Commitment to people

We will be respectful and open in our interactions and we always look for better ways of working together.

Our purpose

Improve productivity, equity, safety and participation in Queensland workplaces

Our vision

Economic growth and social wellbeing through fair, safe and decent work

Contributing to

Whole-of-government outcomes

  • A strong and diversified economy
  • A community of well-skilled and knowledgeable people
  • Safe and secure communities
  • A fair, socially cohesive and culturally vibrant society

More information

In this report:

Corporate governance
Performance reports

Other publications:

Department of Employment and Industrial Relations Strategic Plan 2007-11
Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Strategy 2004-12
Electrical Safety Plan for Queensland 2003–08
Department of Employment and Industrial Relations’ Ministerial Portfolio Statement 2007-08

 

Last updated 22 July 2009