THE Redlands Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) has released its 2026 Annual Action Plan, setting out a targeted, evidence-based and place-based approach to addressing workforce and skills challenges across the Redlands Coast.
The plan marks a clear shift from previous ways of working.
Rather than broad, future-focused discussions or passive consultation, the RJC is now focused on job outcomes that exist in the present and immediate term.
The emphasis is on real vacancies, current workforce pressures and employers ready to act now.
This reflects a stronger commitment to workforce solutions being led by industry and grounded in current labour market conditions.
At its core, the plan positions the RJC as an industry-led coordinating body within the regional jobs and training ecosystem, with employer-authorised decision-making at the centre.
Workforce activity is prioritised based on readiness, ensuring time and resources are directed toward initiatives capable of delivering measurable outcomes within the program period.
Delivery is supported through Chair-led Industry Sub-Groups operating as small, decision-ready panels made up of employers and industry leaders with direct workforce demand.
These panels are activated flexibly in response to real-time workforce needs and may change as pressures evolve.
Engagement with education providers, government and community organisations occurs by invitation and alignment to agreed priorities.
The Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to continue hosting the Regional Jobs Committee for another contract period.
The Chamber recognises the importance of working closely with organisations that share similar workforce and economic priorities and is committed to working collaboratively to ensure effort is aligned, duplication reduced and outcomes delivered collectively for the region.
The Action Plan outlines six major initiatives spanning industry-led workforce planning, targeted training alignment, workforce participation and retention, employer collaboration, workforce data and governance, and strengthened education-to-employment pathways.
Together, these initiatives aim to reduce skills gaps, improve workforce stability and create clearer pathways into local jobs.
Four priority industries will be activated as required: Health and care, hospitality and tourism, construction and emerging industries, with early momentum focused on health and care and hospitality and tourism.
The plan also recognises the diverse needs of the region, with tailored responses for the mainland, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and Minjerribah.
Aligned with the Queensland Workforce Strategy and Good Jobs, Great Training, the 2026 Action Plan reflects a more agile, outcome-focused RJC that places local employers, local people and immediate job outcomes at the centre of workforce delivery.
