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The Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee has announced its 2025–2027 Committee and confirmed a leadership transition, with Jess Kelso appointed as incoming Chair to guide the next phase of workforce development across Mount Isa and Camooweal.
The Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) Local Workforce Community Forum, held on 13 August 2024, brought together government representatives, community organisations, education providers, industry leaders and employment services to collaboratively address local workforce challenges and opportunities. The forum served as a platform for productive discussion, idea sharing and strategic planning focused on economic empowerment and workforce development in the Mount Isa LGA. Insights gathered will guide the development of the RJC’s Annual Action Plan, supporting sustainable, community-driven solutions for a stronger regional future.
At the Mount Isa Local Workforce Forum, Mayor Peta MacRae emphasised the urgent need to accelerate economic diversification and attract net-zero-aligned investment to secure the city’s future beyond mining, following the Glencore closure announcement—highlighting council’s proactive transition strategy built around six key growth sectors and a skilled local workforce