Our Region
Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.
You’ll be glad you made it!
Our Council
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.
View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan
Our Culture & Our Benefits
Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.
We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!
Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC
Process Operators
Council is seeking to appoint three (3) permanent full time Process Operators to contribute to Council’s success.
- Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
- Opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference to our community.
- Generous on call provisions, allowances and additional leave entitlements.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to provide efficient operational and limited maintenance activities of Council’s Water Supply and Wastewater treatment plants and to meet Council’s objectives and desired quality outcomes.
You will bring:
- Certificate III relevant to Water and Wastewater industry with significant relevant experience, detailed knowledge, and precision skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.
- Labouring skills to perform physical tasks daily.
- Literacy and numeracy skills to complete required paperwork.
- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
- Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
- Queensland Water Directorate – Aqua Card holders & Brown Card
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
Closing Date
12 noon Tuesday 29 July 2025.