(00:00 ) Introduction
(02:11 ) Shane Thomson Introduction
(03:05 ) Regional Jobs Committee Overview
(03:50 ) Shane’s Role as Project Manager
(05:16 ) How the RJC Addresses Local Workforce Challenges
(07:34 ) GC RJC Webpage & Newsletter Launch
(08:29 ) Supporting Small Businesses & Workforce Planning
(11:34 ) Key Workforce Challenges on the Gold Coast
(14:08 ) Youth Workforce Trends
(16:43 ) GC Priority Sectors & Workforce Trends
(18:33 ) Future-Proofing for the Olympics & Beyond
(21:48 ) Engaging with the GC RJC
(23:18 ) Available Queensland Government Programs
(25:17 ) GC RJC Future Goals
(28:51 ) Closing Remarks

The Gold Coast is on the cusp of a workforce explosion — with a projected 6.2% jump by 2027–28 and more than 22,000 new jobs on the way. For local businesses already battling skills shortages, the pressure is only set to increase.

Enter Shane Thomson, the new Project Manager of the Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee (RJC), a Queensland Government-backed initiative delivered by RDA Gold Coast. In this episode, Shane reveals how the RJC will cut through the noise, connect businesses with real workforce solutions, and help employers tap into government support, training pipelines and industry partnerships. If finding staff feels harder than ever, this conversation is a much-needed dose of clarity — and a roadmap for navigating the biggest workforce shift the Gold Coast has seen in decades.

About Shane
Shane Thomson is the new Project Manager for the Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee, bringing extensive experience in workforce development, vocational education and industry engagement. He joins the RJC following a successful career with the Queensland Government, where he worked closely with employers, training providers and community organisations across the Gold Coast, Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim. His background spans skills development, apprentice and trainee support, and collaborating with businesses and industry to address real workforce challenges.

Links
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Get in contact with Shane
E: projects@goldcoastrjc.org.au 
M: 0492 976 421