Adelaide has officially been announced as the host for the 2027 WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show.
The country’s top apprentices, trainees, vocational students and skills professionals will compete across more than 60 skills categories – with the announcement made last night during the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Championships in Brisbane.
Scheduled for June 2027, the event is expected to attract thousands of competitors, trainers, employers, industry partners and spectators to South Australia, boosting the state’s profile as a national leader in vocational education and training.
“This is more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of excellence, innovation and opportunity across our skilled workforce,” said South Australian Skills Commissioner, Cameron Baker.
“We’re proud to partner with WorldSkills Australia to deliver an event that shines a spotlight on emerging talent and highlights the critical role training providers and industry play in shaping South Australia’s future workforce.
“The South Australian Skills Commission is deeply committed to growing WorldSkills in our state, and our involvement in this year’s National Championships is a clear demonstration of that commitment.
“We can’t wait to welcome WorldSkills Australia to Adelaide in 2027,” he said.
The National Championships will be co-located with the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, creating a unique opportunity for visitors to not only witness world-class skills in action, but discover exciting future career opportunities through interactive events, demonstrations, and the opportunity to speak with employers and industry experts.
Held biennially, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show is the nation’s largest celebration of vocational excellence. Competitors from across Australia will go head-to-head for the title of the country’s best in their respective trades and skills.
Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Blair Boyer was in Brisbane to attend the Skills Ministers Meeting and took the opportunity to cheer on the South Australian team competing in the Worldskills event while there. SA walked away with three gold medals, eight silver, five bronze and 11 certificates of excellence in this year’s competition.
“Hosting the 2027 WorldSkills National Championships and Skills Show is a huge vote of confidence in South Australia’s training sector,” said Mr Boyer.
“It’s an opportunity to inspire young South Australians to explore vocational pathways and to showcase the real careers and real skills that are powering our economy.
“We’re proud to support events that elevate the importance of trades and technical education while strengthening industry and community connections.”
The 2027 event in Adelaide will feature competitions in key sectors such as building and construction, manufacturing, IT, health, hospitality, and many others. Winners will have the chance to represent Australia at the 2028 WorldSkills International Competition in Aichi, Japan, taking their skills to the global stage.
South Australia has seen remarkable growth in its WorldSkills participation, with the South Australian Team (Team SA) expanding from just seven in 2023 to 63 in 2025.
Plans to bring the 2027 National Championships to Adelaide commenced at the WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France during Minister Boyer’s and then-Shadow Minister John Gardner MP’s attendance at the international competition in September 2024 – further demonstrating the welcome bipartisan support for reinvigorating WorldSkills in the state.
“Adelaide was a natural choice for the 2027 WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show,” said WorldSkills Australia CEO, Trevor Schwenke.
“South Australia has a proud history of supporting excellence in skills training, and we are thrilled to bring the National Championships to Adelaide.
“These competitions are about more than medals, they are about building pride in vocational careers, raising training standards and changing lives,” he said.
