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
Learning & Development Business Partner
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Learning & Development Business Partner to contribute to Council’s success.
- Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work hours Monday-Friday between 7am-5pm
- Great Team Culture!
About the Role
This position partners with Leaders and employees within Council to understand the needs of the business and provide tools that develop skills, knowledge and a healthy business culture. This role has a detailed understanding of Council’s business strategy and partners with the business to reach its objectives.
Your role will include:
- Promoting a positive organisational culture
- Enhance capability and employability within our business and our community
- Collaborating with all areas of the Council business
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Organisational Development, Human Resources, Training, Education and other relevant area, with and previous experience within a Learning & Development / Training role
- Working knowledge of the Standards for RTOs 2015, AQF and, competency-based training and assessment criteria.
- Advanced communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including experience in reporting.
- Proven positive track record engaging with stakeholders to set goals, optimise productivity and achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving including data analysis and literacy.
- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
- Strong presentation skills and previous experience with development, design and delivery of training programs.
- Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
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 [email protected].
Closing Date
12 noon Friday 4 July 2025.
