Indigenous Job Connections (IJC) actively supports Indigenous individuals and groups from the Cairns and Atherton Tablelands Regions to pursue employment, training and business opportunities which will provide long term economic benefit and cultural enrichment.

Originally a Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) provider, over the past four years Indigenous Job Connections has diversified into new programs and commercial activities.

While CDEP remains a core activity, IJC no longer relies solely on government grants. It has a dedicated staff and bright future; winning and creating business as an independent organisation through acting on it’s own initiatives and competitive tendering.

IJC leads by example in supporting its stakeholders to become independent, capable, productive people, families and organisations.

Board Profiles

IJC is managed by a Board of Management made up of seven directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). They meet monthly to manage the direction of the organisation and ensure the strategic plan is achieved. Read about the Board Members

CEO Profile

Chris Martin has led Indigenous Job Connections since 2007 to achieve a dynamic, diversified business. This success was recognised in early 2011 with the extension of his contract as CEO for an additional three years.

Strategic Plan

IJC Board of Management has a developed and approved Strategic Plan for implementation between 2011-2014