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.
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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.
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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!
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Manager Environment and Conservation
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Manager Environment and Conservation to contribute to Council's success.
* Lead at scale: Senior leadership role guiding a skilled, multidisciplinary team across a complex operating environment, with a strong focus on accountability and delivery.
* Shape culture and performance: Drive a culture of collaboration, ownership and results through effective leadership, governance and systems-based thinking.
* Make a lasting impact: Play a critical role in meeting legislative obligations while strengthening governance, risk management and sustainable outcomes for Council.
About the Role
This is a key strategic management role and is required to provide high level management and leadership oversight of the Environment and Conservation function across Council with a team of environmental and conservation professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance to the Gladstone Regional Council business to meet its land, environment, and water quality legislative obligations in the delivery of capital works, operation and maintenance works and deliver on its conservation strategy.
You will bring:
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, Governance, Business or a related discipline, and/or demonstrated substantial experience and technical capability in leading, applying and improving environmental management practices.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in monitoring and delivery of outcomes in cultural heritage, land, conservation, environmental management and drinking water quality.
* Proven ability to effectively lead and manage change in a complex, geographically dispersed business.
* Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and corporate business systems.
* Experience in successfully obtaining sustainable environment and conservation approvals, permits and licences.
* Understanding of sustainability principles applicable to local government asset activities.
* Availability to work outside normal hours and travel as required.
* 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 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
Closing Date
12 noon Wednesday 6 May 2026.