Interstate licences
All current photographic high risk work (HRW) licences from an Australian state or territory are recognised nationally.
You can still legally conduct HRW in Queensland if you have a current photographic HRW licence from another state or territory.
Current photographic nationally recognised licences must be renewed every five years.
Converting or renewing a photographic HRW licence issued interstate
A valid photographic HRW licence that was issued in another state or territory is recognised in Queensland.
If the current interstate HRW licence expiry date is not more than three months away or has not exceeded the expiry date by 12 months, the licence holder can renew the licence with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Visit High Risk Work Licence Online Services to renew your Interstate HRW licence in Queensland.
To apply, you will require the following information:
- your interstate HRW licence (such as a licence number, class(es) held, issue date and expiry date)
- details of your Queensland Digital Identity (QDI)*
- a valid email address
- customer reference number (CRN) from one of the following Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) issued licence cards:
- Queensland issued driver's licence
- proof of age card
- marine licence indicator card
- industry authority card, or
- a HRW product number provided by TMR from a previous HRW application.
- one of the following credit cards to pay the application fee.
- Visa
- Mastercard.
Please note that we do not accept American Express or Diners Club cards.
- You need to create a QDI to use a Queensland Government agency online service including Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s (WHSQ) HRW licence online services. You will be prompted to log into or create a QDI as part of the Application for a new Queensland HRW Licence process.
- If you’re already using the Digital Licence application or have previously logged in to Queensland Online Services with a QGOV digital identity, you may not need to create a new QDI. If you do not have your QDI, you can sign up for a QDI account during the application process.
- Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is the official QDI provider. If you encounter any errors while creating a QDI or require further assistance, call QGOV (1800 000 658) or visit a service centre nearby. More information on QDI including how to create your QDI can be found on the QDI official website.
- Digital photographs and signatures held by the TMR may be used to print a HRW licence document, provided they meet required standards. If a suitable photograph or signature is not available, you may need to visit a TMR customer service centre to create a TMR account or provide a new photograph and signature.
- If you do not have a relevant TMR CRN, you can still lodge your application. WHSQ will contact you via email to provide information on how to obtain a TMR CRN.
- You will also make a declaration to confirm you have maintained your competency for the class of HRW. This is a legal declaration. WHSQ is unable to renew licences if you have not maintained your competency.
- We may request more information in support of your interstate HRW licence renewal application if needed.
Fees
You will need to pay the application fee once the interstate HRW licence renewal application is submitted. Payment is to be made via BPOINT using a credit card. If WHSQ does not receive your full payment within fourteen days of lodgement, your application will be withdrawn and you will have to submit a new application.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) does not apply to this fee.
Licence status during application process
Your licences will remain current during the application process if the interstate HRW licence renewal application is made and paid for prior to or on the expiry date.
If you apply for renewal after the expiry date, you will not be licensed and cannot operate under your class/es until your application is approved.
Non-photographic old-style licence
A non-photographic old-style licence issued in another state or territory is no longer valid and cannot be transferred or renewed in Queensland. Even if the issuing state or territory still recognises the non-photographic licences it will not be recognised in Queensland. The individual will need to contact their issuing jurisdiction or a registered training organisation for further instruction.