Redlands Regional Jobs Committee - Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest: Redlands Regional Jobs Committee (RJC)

Term: Nov 2025 – Oct 2026 (1-year, with possible extension)

Thank you for your interest in joining the Redlands RJC. By submitting this Expression of Interest (EOI), you’re confirming your commitment to strengthening the Redlands Coast community and economy 'jobs and skilling' outcomes. This role helps drive place-based workforce solutions for our region.

What you’ll do as a Redlands RJC committee member, you will:

Contribute to committee discussions and decision-making.
Provide strategic direction across workforce and skilling initiatives.
Help plan and deliver the agreed RJC Action Plan.
Support the RJC Chairperson and Project Manager.
Work alongside the Queensland Government and collaborate with the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce and other key stakeholders.

Commitment: This is a voluntary (unpaid) role. Please allow ~10 hours per month towards Redlands RJC contributions.

About the Redlands RJC: The Redlands RJC is funded and supported by the Queensland Government and is one of 12 RJC's across Queensland. Since 2020 our Redlands RJC has been driven by locals, for locals, under the guidance of the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce. Learn more: https://redlandscoastchamber.org.au/redlands-regional-jobs-committee.

Our Redlands RJC is led by an Independent Chairperson, jointly selected by the Chamber and the Queensland Government.
The 2025–2027 Chair is Des Kerr. Meet Des: https://redlandscoastchamber.org.au/regional-jobs-committee-members

Committee member responsibilities:

Contribute to RJC discussions.
Guide strategy and workforce/skilling initiatives.
Help plan and deliver the agreed RJC Action Plan.
Represent the RJC at key events and strengthen collaboration across industry, training providers, schools, government and community leaders.
Full Terms of Reference will be finalised with input from the incoming committee.

Meetings:

Quarterly, Tuesdays 3:30–7:30 pm (meal included).
Always held in the Redlands (rotating venues).
First meeting: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 3:30–7:30 pm, venue TBC.

EOI details:

Time to complete: ~15–30 minutes.
Closing date: COB Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
Upload: Please attach your Resume/CV within this form.
Assessment: EOI's will be reviewed ASAP by the RJC Chairperson, Project Manager, the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce, and the Queensland Government’s Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

Thank you for your EOI and interest in joining the Redlands RJC, to help shape meaningful workforce and skilling solutions for the Redlands Coast region.

Got Questions? Please contact Kate Adams, Project Manager – Redlands RJC, email: jobs@redlandscoastchamber.org.au.

THANK YOU!

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Surname

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* 3. Position / Role Title

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* 4. Organisation you represent

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Phone Number

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* 7. I identify as (please select all relevant answers):

Aboriginal - First Nations - Indigenous

Torres Strait Islander

Non-Indigenous

As an immigrant or child of an immigrant

As having a disability

I do not wish to provide information for this section

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of the following best describes the area/s you have expertise/experience in that you would bring to the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee? (you may select all relevant answers).

Redlands Resident

Redlands Business Owner

Redlands Business Operator

Redlands Retiree

Redlands School Staff Leader

Redlands Youth (15-25)

Redlands School Student

Redlands Training Provider

Redlands Employment Support Agency

Redlands Social Enterprise

Redlands Social Club

Redland City Council Rep

Queensland Government Rep

Australian Government Rep

A Union Representative

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What experience do you have (you may select all relevant answers)?

Have Board or Committee representation experience

Have significant Strategic Planning Direction Setting experience

Have been recognised as a leader in my chosen field

Have significant economic development experience

Have significant community engagement experience

Have significant youth engagement experience

Have significant business management/improvements experience

Have significant HR and or recruitment experience

Have significant employer and job seeker connections experience resulting in jobs outcomes

Have significant workforce development experience

Have significant training and skilling experience

Have significant community collaborations experience

Have significant marketing experience

Have significant social media skills and experience

Have been recognised for my public speaking abilities

Have significant staff management and supervision experience

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please provide further information on your area or expertise (eg Construction Industry or Health Industry expertise) and how that links to your ability to contribute to the topic of Redlands "jobs and skilling". .

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* 11. Please upload your Resume/CV.

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* 12. Please provide a link to your LinkedIn Profile

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* 13. Please briefly explain why you would like to be the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee - 'Committee Member'.

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* 14. Please tell us what you will bring/contribute to the Committee that will assist the Committee in:
(a) connecting employers and job seekers to achieve job outcomes,
(b) identifying local workforce challenges,
(c) delivering local workforce and skilling solutions,
(d) assisting with school to work transitions,
(e) assisting unemployed school leavers, mature aged unemployed people into the workforce,
(f) connecting locals with “Good People. Good Jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022 – 2032 (QWS),
(g) supporting jobs outcomes, economic growth and community prosperity,
(h) shaping a bright future for the Redlands Coast.

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* 15. Anything else you would like to add to your submission?

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* 16. Thank you greatly for submitting your Redlands Regional Jobs Committee Expression of Interest.
We will be in touch shortly, potentially to ask some further info to assist in our nominee consideration.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee - Project Manager Kate Adams, by emailing: jobs@redlandscoastchamber.org.au.

THANK YOU!