Skills Victoria is a division of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD). Formed in April 2008, Skills Victoria formerly operated as the Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE).

Skills Victoria provides strategic advice and analysis of Victoria's skill needs, and acts as the system managers for the vocational education and training sector. It has primary responsibility for:

• developing strategic advice and analysis of Victoria's skill requirements
• providing strategic leadership, legislation and other support for the development of the vocational education and training (VET) system
• providing legislative and regulatory policy advice for the higher education sector, including advice on borrowings and capital acquisitions
• planning, purchasing and monitoring of the services offered by TAFE Institutions and private registered training organisations (State and Commonwealth Government funding, including capital funding)
• administering VET regulatory frameworks
• delivering the apprenticeship and traineeship program

For more information on the functions of Skills Victoria, see our Structure page on this website.

The Deputy Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Skills Victoria reports to the Secretary of DIIRD and primarily supports the Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation.