Cairns Regional Jobs Committee
The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government. The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) has been formed as part of Queensland Government’s plan to work with all stakeholders to create more jobs, improve training pathways and raise investment in our businesses and workforces across the state.
The Regional Jobs Committees created across the state are one of the key actions of the Skills for Queensland – Great training for quality jobs strategy which includes a strong focus on local leadership of skills and workforce challenges.
The committees bring together local business, government, community leaders, training providers, industry representatives, high schools and unions to develop regional job and training plans.
The Cairns RJC is providing an opportunity for local stakeholders to work together to align regional skills and workforce development with local industry and employer needs.
The Cairns RJC was established in late 2021, with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce (CCC) being the host organisation and an independent Chair was appointed.
Our Goal
The goal for the Cairns RJC is to provide strategic and operational leadership, as well as insight into a place-based approach to skills investment by:
- engaging with regional employers, small businesses and other industry stakeholders to ensure training and employment solutions are more accurately aligned with local skills needs and economic activity to support regional jobs growth;
- providing regional industry advice to identify trends and opportunities in the local area;
- establishing stronger links between schools, parents, industry and employers, and registered training organisations to better ensure students’ skills and training choices lead to real jobs;
- facilitating regional engagement and collaboration projects that will promote training and skills development needed to fill future jobs; and
- providing an avenue to address employment issues, identify and maximise local employment opportunities.
7.8%
Growth in employment
between 2019 and 2024
24.8%
Accommodation & Food Services
New Jobs Growth by 2024
1940+
Employed in
Health Care & Social Assistance
Be part of the conversation
We welcome feedback and information that you would like to share with the committee on your industry and how we can help.