Water Skills Forum 2026
19-Mar-2026
About this event
The qldwater Water Skills Partnership hosts an annual forum that brings together local and state government staff, registered training organisations, industry experts, and key stakeholders to address one of the most pressing priorities for our sector: building and sustaining a skilled water workforce for Queensland.
Now in its ninth year, the Annual Water Skills Forum on 19 March 2026 arrives at a critical moment for the industry. Workforce capability challenges, highlighted again in the latest Workforce Snapshot Survey, show growing skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and an urgent need for contemporary training that genuinely reflects the work being done on the ground.
This year's theme, Training today, Sustaining tomorrow, reflects the momentum gathering across councils, RTOs, regulators and industry to strengthen the training pipeline. From expanding unit availability in the NWP and civil packages, to developing new micro-credentials and revising qualifications to better match operational reality, the sector is aligning behind a shared goal: ensuring water operators have the skills and recognition to safely and effectively deliver essential services to all Queensland communities.
The 2026 Forum provides a unique platform for collaboration, problem-solving, and forward planning-connecting decision-makers who are collectively shaping the future capability of Queensland's urban water sector.
Registrations will open soon!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnering with the qldwater Annual Skills Forum is far more than a branding opportunity - it is a chance to directly contribute to strengthening Queensland's water workforce at a time when investment in skills and training has never been more important.
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Thanks to our current sponsors:
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