Regional Jobs Committees

The Regional Jobs Committees (RJC) program has been extended for another 2 years to 30 September 2027.

The RJCs address the unique training and workforce challenges of regional communities across Queensland. From Cairns in the north to the Gold Coast in the south, 12 RJCs are coordinating skilling and workforce solutions to meet local needs.

How Regional Job Committees can help

The RJCs will continue to play a vital role in connecting regional communities to workforce and skilling opportunities through region-specific solutions.

Through their efforts, RJCs:

identify local workforce challenges and link stakeholders with government programs, resources, and events
address barriers to training, workforce participation and business growth
develop strategies to resolve skills gaps and emerging workforce issues
support regional job growth and plan for future employment needs
foster collaboration among local businesses, industry leaders, government, training providers and schools to align local skills with economic activity.

Projects

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Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Wide Bay Burnett

Project Manager: To be confirmed
Email: projects@jobsbundaberg.com.au

Chair: Bree Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Find out more about the Bundaberg RJC's membership and action plan.

Host organisation: Cairns Chamber of Commerce

Project manager: Janelle Yarwood
Email: rjc@cairnschamber.com.au

Chair: Jodie Duignan-George, CQ University

Find out more about the Cairns RJC's membership and action plan.

Host organisation: Central Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils

Project manager: Cassie Brophy
Email: pmrjc@cqroc.org.au

Chair: Graham Sheppard, General Manager, QVC Group

Find out more about the Central Queensland RJC's membership and action plan.