Joel Johnston
Joel Johnston is a Central Queensland local, having grown up in Moura, a small rural town supported by the cattle, coal, and cotton industries. He has extensive experience delivering impact across the east coast of regional and remote Australia. Currently, he leads a team responsible for Social Performance and First Nations initiatives on the multi-billion-dollar Inland Rail Project, working at the intersection of infrastructure, community, and economic development.
Joel has a strong track record of building high-performing teams and forging partnerships across government, industry, and community to deliver meaningful social, cultural, and economic outcomes. His work spans diverse industries and localities, from urban areas to regional towns and remote First Nations communities, focusing on community wellbeing, economic participation, and sustainable outcomes.
Passionate about creating lasting change, Joel brings practical insight into how collaboration, innovation, and place-based approaches can strengthen regional communities.
