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SUMMARY:Workforce Development Mastermind
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Greater Whitsunday’s Workforce Potential\nThe Greater Whitsunday region has made significant progress in workforce development over the past five years\, creating a strong foundation for future growth. As workforce challenges and opportunities continue to evolve\, there is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration\, align priorities and maximise collective impact. \nThe Workforce Development Mastermind is a selected gathering of regional leaders and key stakeholders committed to shaping the future workforce of Greater Whitsunday. \nFacilitated by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) through the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC)\, this strategic workshop will bring together leaders from industry\, education\, government and workforce development to explore emerging trends\, share insights and help inform future workforce priorities for the region. \nThe Mastermind is an opportunity to leverage the collective expertise of regional leaders\, strengthen alignment across workforce development efforts and identify practical actions that support future workforce growth and regional prosperity. \nBy participating\, you will: \n\nContribute to shaping future workforce development priorities for the Greater Whitsunday region.\nShare insights on emerging workforce challenges and opportunities.\nExplore opportunities for greater collaboration\, coordination and collective impact.\nLearn about workforce initiatives underway across Greater Whitsunday.\nHelp identify practical actions to support workforce attraction\, retention and capability development.\nConnect with leaders and stakeholders committed to strengthening regional workforce outcomes.\n\nThe Mastermind Includes: \n\nA regional workforce development overview.\nEmerging workforce trends and future opportunities.\nFacilitated mastermind discussions and collaborative problem solving.\nPriority setting and action planning.\nNetworking and knowledge sharing opportunities.\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday 20 October 2026\nTime:11.00am to 3:00pm \nLocation: CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea Campus – Mackay Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre. 151/171 Boundary Rd\, Ooralea QLD 4740\, Australia \n(Optional) Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre Tour: 3.00pm – 3.30pm \nPLEASE REGISTER BY 15th October\, 2026. \nThis is a FREE\, invite-only event\n  \nProudly delivered by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) through the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) and supported through the GW3 and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Transformation Region Partnership.
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/workforce-development-mastermind/
LOCATION:CQUniversity Ooralea Campus\, 151–171 Boundary Road\, Ooralea\, QLD\, 4740\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,gw3rjc,Workforce
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SUMMARY:Future Finder Live
DESCRIPTION:Future Finder Live: Navigate Tomorrow\, Explore Today.\n  \nThe careers conversation has changed. \nToday’s young people are entering a world of work that is evolving rapidly. Artificial intelligence\, technological change and new opportunities are reshaping how we think about careers\, skills and success. \n  \nJoin us for Future Finder Live: Navigate Tomorrow\, Explore Today\, a regionally focused\, family-centred event bringing students and their parents and carers together to explore career opportunities\, understand the future of work\, and make informed decisions about what’s next. \nPresented in partnership with Mackay Regional Council\, this engaging evening will explore the trends shaping the future of work\, regional workforce opportunities and the capabilities young people need to thrive in a changing world. \nThe evening will include a regional industry workforce panel\, bringing together leaders representing Technology & Innovation\, Environment & Sustainability\, Health & Community\, and Trades & Services. Panel members will share insights into the major projects\, skills and career opportunities shaping the future workforce of the Greater Whitsunday region. \nFeaturing keynote speaker Jan Owen AM\, one of Australia’s leading futurists\, social entrepreneurs and advocates for young people\, attendees will gain valuable insights into the impact of AI\, changing career pathways and how families can confidently navigate the future. Drawing on decades of experience in education\, workforce development and social innovation\, Jan will challenge traditional thinking about careers and inspire attendees to embrace the opportunities emerging in a rapidly changing world. \nThis is not a traditional careers event focused solely on jobs and qualifications. Future Finder Live takes a broader view of careers and pathways\, helping families better understand the opportunities available and how to prepare for a rapidly changing future. \nBy attending Future Finder Live\, you will: \n\nHear insights from leading futurist and youth advocate Jan Owen AM Hon DLitt.\nDiscover how AI and technology are changing the world of work.\nExplore the skills young people need for future careers.\nLearn about career opportunities and workforce trends in our region.\nGain practical tips to support career conversations at home.\n\nDate: Wednesday 26 August 2026 \nTime: 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nLocation: CQUniversity Ooralea Campus\, Building 1 \n151–171 Boundary Road\, Ooralea QLD 4740 \n\n🎟️ Free event – registration required \nYour ticket includes: \n\nKeynote presentation by Jan Owen AM Hon DLitt\nRegional industry workforce panel discussion\nNetworking with young people pursuing diverse career pathways in our region\nLight refreshments\n\nFuture Finder Live is proudly delivered by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) through the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee\, proudly funded by the Queensland Government\, in partnership with Mackay Regional Council and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA).
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/future-finder-live/
LOCATION:CQUniversity Ooralea Campus\, 151–171 Boundary Road\, Ooralea\, QLD\, 4740\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,Workforce
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SUMMARY:Inside the Engine Room: Improving Business Performance one Cog at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Greater Businesses Event – Keynote Speaker and Networking Event \nStep inside the engine room of business performance.\nJoin us for a Greater Businesses Isaac networking evening featuring keynote speaker Keenan Jansen\, a highly experienced operations leader with nearly 30 years working across heavy industry\, manufacturing\, commercial services and agriculture. \n \nKeynote speaker Keenan Jansen brings a practical\, no-nonsense approach to improving how businesses actually operate. He works closely with owners and leaders to identify what’s not working\, tackle challenges head-on\, and implement simple\, effective solutions that drive real results. \nWith deep expertise across people\, equipment and processes\, Keenan focuses on strengthening leadership capability\, improving operational systems\, and building disciplined\, high-performing workplace cultures. \nThis event is open to all businesses across the region seeking practical strategies—not theory—to improve decision-making\, strengthen teams\, and drive consistent business performance. \nDelivered by the Greater Businesses program through the Greater Whitsunday RJC\, in partnership with the Isaac Business Chamber.
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/inside-the-engine-room-improving-business-performance-one-cog-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Isaac Event Centre\, 89 Mills Avenue\, Moranbah\, QLD\, 4744\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,gw3rjc,Workforce
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SUMMARY:The Resilient Workplace: Mastering Change & Retaining Talent
DESCRIPTION:The Resilient Workplace: Mastering Change & Retaining Talent\nJoin us for a special Small Business Month edition of the Greater Businesses series\, delivered in partnership by the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) and the Isaac Business Chamber. This half-day event\, The Resilient Workplace: Mastering Change & Retaining Talent\, will equip business owners and professionals with practical strategies to strengthen team resilience\, manage change fatigue\, and build a thriving workplace culture. \nStart your morning with a networking breakfast and inspiring keynote presentation by leadership\, culture\, and performance expert Judy Porter from Shiift. Judy will share valuable insights into navigating workplace change\, boosting adaptability\, and fostering a positive\, purpose-driven environment where teams can thrive. \nJudy’s keynote will explore:\n🔹 The impacts of Adaptability Quotient and change fatigue on workplace burnout\n🔹 How to recognise symptoms and apply strategies to build resilience and mental strength\n🔹 Embracing discomfort\, celebrating success\, and anchoring your team to a shared purpose \nFollowing the keynote\, stay for the ‘Finders Keepers’ HR Super Session Workshop\, presented by Tameka Bramwell from Bramwell Partners and hosted by the Isaac Business Chamber. This interactive session will focus on attracting and retaining top talent\, understanding workforce needs\, and creating a positive\, productive team culture. \nWhether you’re attending for the full event or just part of the day\, you’ll gain:\n✅ Actionable strategies to improve team performance and wellbeing\n✅ Practical tools to strengthen workforce resilience and adaptability\n✅ Insights into effective recruitment\, retention\, and culture-building practices\n✅ Opportunities to connect with fellow business owners and professionals across the region \nTicket Options:\n🎟️ Full Event (in person with networking breakfast\, keynote & workshop) – $50\n🎟️ Keynote Only (in person\, includes networking breakfast) – $30\n🎟️ Keynote Only (online) – $15\n🎟️ HR Super Session Workshop Only – $30 \n💡 Discounted rates available for Business Chamber members across Mackay\, Isaac and Whitsunday – contact us for details! \n🚀 Check out Events — Isaac Business Chamber for more HR Super Sessions available in May.  \n  \nThis Greater Businesses event is being delivered by the Greater Whitsunday RJC in partnership with the Isaac Business Chamber as a part of the Greater Businesses series. The Greater Whitsunday RJC is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/the-resilient-workplace-mastering-change-retaining-talent/
LOCATION:Isaac Event Centre\, 89 Mills Avenue\, Moranbah\, QLD\, 4744\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,gw3rjc,Workforce
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SUMMARY:Greater Foundations 25
DESCRIPTION:Greater Foundations 25\nJoin us at Greater Foundations 25 to discover the emerging careers and key industry trends shaping the Greater Whitsunday region\, ensuring students are prepared for the workforce of tomorrow. \nNicole Dyson from Future Anything returns for the 2025 webinar along with exciting guest speakers\, equipping educators with insights to bridge the gap between classrooms and careers. \nGain practical strategies to integrate industry skills into learning\, hear from guest speakers on emerging opportunities\, and discover how to empower students for real-world success. \nThis FREE professional development webinar will open your mind and transform your thinking about the real-world opportunities for our region’s students – and the role you play in helping them reach their potential! \n📅 Date: Monday\, 31st March 2025\n⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Location: Online via Teams Webinar\n💰 Cost: FREE\n🎟️ Registration: Secure your free ticket 👇\nhttps://lnkd.in/gXUQbpsd \n🚀 95% of attendees reported a boost in confidence about local career pathways after attending Greater Foundations 24. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to empower your students for success and gain valuable curriculum-linked knowledge. \n  \nCheck out last year’s highlight reel from the in-person event! \nhttps://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Greater-Foundations-24-Event-Highlight-Reel-final-25.07.2024_sml.mp4
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/greater-foundations-25/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Digital,Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,gw3rjc,Workforce
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T073000
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SUMMARY:The Upskilling Edge: Unlocking Workforce Potential
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for The Upskilling Edge: Unlocking Workforce Potential\, the second instalment of the Greater Businesses Series. This essential event will take place on Tuesday\, 18th March\, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM at the Ocean International Hotel. Not only will you gain valuable insights\, but your ticket also includes a delicious breakfast to kickstart your day!\nIf you’re a business leader\, manager\, or HR professional\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. The rapidly changing business environment demands a workforce that’s both adaptable and skilled\, and Simon Tufrey\, a recognized expert in workforce capability\, will provide actionable strategies to help you assess\, enhance\, and leverage your team’s skills for maximum business performance. \nTicket Information: \n\nGeneral Admission: $30 (includes breakfast)\nHybrid Online Admission: $15\n\nWhether you’re attending in person or virtually\, this event will provide valuable tools and frameworks to help you assess current skills gaps\, plan for future workforce needs\, and ultimately stay ahead in your industry. \nJoin us for an insightful morning full of learning and networking! Secure your spot today. \nBy attending this event\, you will: \n\nGain clarity on mapping skills: Understand how to assess current and future business needs and evaluate your team’s existing capabilities.\nAccess practical tools for skills audits: Learn simple\, effective frameworks to conduct a skills audit\, even without dedicated HR support.\nImplement strategies to address skills gaps: Discover tailored business and people strategies that drive success and long-term growth.\nUnderstand the case for skills-focused growth: Learn why prioritising skills is essential for achieving immediate business success and sustainable development.\nBuild manager confidence: Develop the capability to manage and enhance workforce skills as a core driver of business performance.\nNetwork with peers: Connect with other business leaders to share insights\, collaborate on solutions\, and strengthen the regional business community.\n\nThis event is not to be missed—join us in person or online to gain practical knowledge and tools that will help your business thrive. \nYour ticket price includes: \n\nKeynote presentation from workforce capability expert Simon Tufrey.\nBreakfast (in-person only).\nInformation about programs\, funding\, and other supports to help your business grow.\n\n 
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/greater-businesses-mackay-event/
LOCATION:Ocean International\, 1 Bridge Road\, Mackay\, QLD\, 4740\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee,Workforce
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SUMMARY:The Gen Z Advantage: Boosting Business with Young Talent
DESCRIPTION:The Gen Z Advantage: Boosting Business with Young Talent.\n– Keynote and networking event –\n \nWe are excited to invite you to our upcoming event\, The Gen Z Advantage: Boosting Business with Young Talent\, part of the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) Greater Businesses series. \nAs businesses navigate rapid technological advancements and evolving societal norms\, the influence of Gen Z (born 1995-2009) becomes increasingly significant. This generation\, characterised by digital nativity\, global awareness\, and a commitment to social impact\, brings valuable skills and fresh perspectives. For businesses aiming to thrive and future proof their workforce in a rapidly changing world\, understanding and leveraging the potential of Gen Z is paramount. \nJoin us for the first of the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) Greater Businesses series\, The Gen Z Advantage: Boosting Business with Young Talent. \nBy attending this event\, you will:\n\n\n\nGain valuable insights from experts: Learn from Sophie Renton\, an experienced social researcher and trends analyst from McCrindle Research\, who will provide evidence-based insights to inform your business strategy.\nEnhance employee engagement: Discover effective strategies to engage and motivate Gen Z employees\, fostering a more dynamic and productive workplace.\nDrive innovative business practices: Understand how to leverage Gen Z’s digital skills and fresh perspectives to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.\nBe inspired and motivated: Feel encouraged towards engagement and growth\, with a focus on understanding and leveraging generational differences for business success.\nNetwork with peers: Connect with other local businesses to share experiences\, collaborate on solutions\, and build a stronger regional business community.\n\n\n\nTicket Prices: \n\n🎟️ In-Person Tickets: $30 (breakfast included)\n💻 Online Tickets: $15\n\nYour ticket includes a keynote presentation from Sophie Renton\, breakfast (in person only)\, and information about programs\, funding\, and other supports to help your business thrive. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your workforce and stay competitive.\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://greaterwhitsundayalliance.com.au/event/the-gen-z-advantage-boosting-business-with-young-talent-rjc-greater-businesses-series/
LOCATION:Whitsunday Marine Club\, 7 Altmann Avenue\, Cannonvale\, Queensland\, 4802\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee
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