Are you looking to work in the liquor or gaming industry?
Selling and supplying alcohol and/or providing gaming services brings with it a number of important legal obligations under Queensland liquor and gaming laws. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure that venues reduce the potential social harms which can be caused by the abuse of alcohol and gaming.
The Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is responsible for issuing approvals and licences to individuals who are seeking employment in the liquor and gaming industry within Queensland.
How can I find out more about the different roles within the liquor or gaming industry?
The links below provide a description of the duties performed by each individual employee; training requirements; supporting documentation requirements and any other relevant information.
Liquor approved manager
Gaming employee
Gaming nominee
Gaming repairer
Key monitoring employee
Wagering key person
Lottery key person
Keno employee
How do I apply for an approval or licence to work in the liquor or gaming industry?
Apply online
| To apply online, go to the online Application for liquor and gaming individual employees form |
When applying online, you can:
- complete an online identification requirements check
- upload supporting documentation requirements as required by your application type
- pay the application fee.
Apply via paper form
If you don't wish to apply online, you may download and complete the paper form Applications for individuals in the liquor and gaming industry (Form 82) (PDF 420 K). Completed applications can be either posted to the address below or delivered in-person to your nearest OLGR office. You must include your identification and supporting documentation with your application. All documentation must be clearly marked with your name and sent to:
The Executive Director
Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation
Locked Bag 180
CITY EAST QLD 4002
What supporting documentation or training is required for my application?
All applications require supporting documentation to be submitted. If you apply online, supporting documentation can be uploaded at the time of lodging your application.
Refer to the supporting documentation requirements for details on the documentation you need to provide with your application.
How much does it cost?
Visit OLGR’s fees and charges to view all application fees.
Liquor approved manager - $398.85 (renewal - $398.85)
Gaming employee –$208.95 (renewal - $208.95)
Gaming nominee – $419.05 (renewal - $208.95, upgrade - $419.05)
Gaming repairer – $208.95 (renewal - $208.95)
Key monitoring employee – $419.05 (renewal - $208.95)
Wagering key person – $419.05
Keno employee – $419.05
Lottery key person – $419.05
How can I make payment?
The following payment methods are available:
- online (credit card, BPAY, cheque or money order)
- by post (credit card, cheque or money order)
- in-person (credit card, cheque & money order, cash or EFTPOS)
How long will my application take to process?
OLGR undertakes various investigations and enquiries into your suitability to be a liquor or gaming employee. You can expect that an assessment may take, on average, six (6) weeks although we endeavour to process your application as quickly as possible.
How do I receive my approval or licence?
If your application is approved, the approval or licence will be sent to you in the mail.
Last reviewed 21 July 2011