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Regional Jobs Committees applications now open

Applications for tender for the Regional Jobs Committees program 2025–27 are open, and will close 5pm 15 August 2025.

Learn more about the process and how to apply.

Local workforce and skilling solutions across Queensland

Regional Jobs Committees (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 RJCs can help

In 2025, Regional Jobs Committees 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 connect stakeholders with government programs, resources, and events
  • address barriers to training, workforce participation and business growth
  • develop strategies to resolve skills gaps and 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

Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Wide Bay Burnett

Project Manager: Tim Sayre
Email: projects@jobsbundaberg.com.au

Chair: Jason Searle, Master Plumbers Association

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: Mick Allen, NBN Co.

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

Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Wide Bay Burnett

Project manager: Kirsty Hill
Email: projects@jobsfrasercoast.com.au

Chair: Michelle Hay, University of the Sunshine Coast

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

Host organisation: Gold Coast City Council

Project manager: Millo Hosseini
Email: MHOSSEINI@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Chair: Kathy Kruger, Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

Find out more about the Gold Coast RJCs membership and action plan.

Host organisation: Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)

Project manager: Georgia Lavers
Email: georgia@gw3.com.au

Chair: Carissa Mansfield, North Queensland Bulk Ports

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

Host organisation: Mount Isa City Council

Project manager: Natasha Storey
Email: natasha.storey@mountisa.qld.gov.au

Chair: Chris Ruyg, 54 Reasons

Host organisation: Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce

Project manager: Kate Adams
Email: jobs@redlandscoastchamber.org.au

Chair: Des Kerr, People and Culture Consulting

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

Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Ipswich and West Moreton

Project manager: Liz Conroy
Email: project@springfieldrjc.org.au

Chair: Rees Banks, Regional Development Australia, Ipswich and West Moreton

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

Host organisation: Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

Project manager: Tracey Coobula
Email: projects@scrjc.com.au

Chair: Andrew Eves-Brown, Turbine

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

Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Darling Downs and Southwest

Project manager: Michelle Hillman
Email: projects@rda-ddsw.org.au

Chair: Robyn Haig, Regional Development Australia, Darling Downs and Southwest

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

Host organisation: Regional Development Australia, Townsville and Northwest Queensland

Project manager: Lisa McDonald
Email: jtnq@rdanwq.org.au

Chair: Dean Deighton, Ai Group

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

Regional Jobs Committees program 2025–27 applications

We are seeking tender applications for the Regional Jobs Committees program for 2025–27.

Applications close 5pm 15 August 2025.

Read the following documents before applying:

Apply now

Contact us

Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
Department of Trade, Employment and Training

Email: RJC@desbt.qld.gov.au

PO BOX 15483
CITY EAST QLD 4002

Last updated 21 July 2025

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