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Jobs Townsville North Queensland (JTNQ) is one of the Regional Jobs Committee (RJCs) established in Queensland as part of the Queensland Workforce Strategy.

RJCs bring together local industry groups, training providers, local and major employers, employee representatives, and councils to plan local training investments that match local skill needs and drive regional job creation. RJCs are funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT), and RDA is the secretariat and project manager for the Townsville-based RJC, Jobs Townsville North Queensland.

Established in early 2020, JTNQ includes the five local governments: Townsville, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers, and Palm Island. The committee operates under a Terms of Reference with a chair, deputy chair, and committee members. JTNQ has identified its key purpose, industry focus areas, and strategic priorities. To learn more about JTNQ and our projects or to get involved, please email us at .

Further Information on the Townsville Regional Jobs Committee

Purpose

Jobs Townsville North Queensland aims to help the region develop the workforce it needs to meet current and future needs, develop unique solutions to local skilling and workforce issues, and bring together community leaders, local businesses, training providers, industry, schooling, and education representatives to ensure that training and employment solutions are accurately aligned with local skills needs and economic activity to support regional job growth.
JTNQ serves as the go-to organisation for stakeholders when considering local workforce and skilling challenges and solutions.

The Townsville Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government. 
 

Industry Focus

Agriculture

Health Care & Social Assistance

Construction

Education & Training

Manufacturing

Net zero Industries – Renewable Energy & Critical Minerals

Strategic priorities

Growing our own skilled workforce

Supporting businesses and key industries in a competitive labour market

Boosting workforce participation

Providing pathways for transitioning workers

Attracting & housing skilled workers

Youth & Indigenous Employment

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