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The Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) acknowledges and thanks founding Chair Chris Ruyg for his leadership, vision and commitment to workforce development across North West Queensland. As Chris relocates to New South Wales, we reflect on the lasting impact he has made in establishing the RJC and strengthening regional collaboration.
21 August, 2024
New projects needed to help city survive a downturn: mayor
Peta MacRae says Mount Isa needs to be more than just a mining city.
By Troy Rowling
New projects needed to help city survive a downturn: mayor
Peta MacRae says Mount Isa needs to be more than just a mining city.
By Troy Rowling
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