Regional Workforce Strategy - Community Survey

Charters Towers Regional Council is partnering with CQUniversity to better understand the region’s current and future workforce needs and opportunities. The project will draw on community and stakeholder input, local knowledge and research to identify workforce priorities and practical actions to support the Charters Towers region into the future.

Your contribution is valued. Whether you are a worker, business owner, student, job seeker, employer, retiree or community member, your views are important to help inform the Regional Workforce Strategy.

What are the biggest workforce challenges currently facing the Charters Towers region?

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What changes do you expect to see in the Charters Towers region’s workforce over the next 5 - 10 years?

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What are the most significant workforce changes you have observed in the Charters Towers region over the past 5 - 10 years?

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Which three workforce issues should be the highest priority for the Charters Towers region?

Housing Availability

Workforce Attraction

Workforce Retention

Training and Skills Development

Youth Retention

Transport

Childcare

Healthcare Workforce

Skilled Migration

Digital Connectivit

Other (please specify)

What actions would help attract more people to live and work in the Charters Towers region?

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How can residents be better supported to gain the skills and qualifications needed for current and future jobs?

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What would encourage more young people to stay in or return to the Charters Towers region?

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How can local businesses and employers be better supported to attract, develop and retain workers?

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Are there particular industries or sectors where you believe the Charters Towers region needs to focus its workforce efforts?

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What do you think would make the biggest difference to strengthening the Charters Towers region’s workforce over the next 5–10 years?

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Do you have any other ideas, concerns or suggestions about workforce needs and opportunities in the Charters Towers region that you would like to share?

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