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, cutting-edge 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
Labourer
Council is seeking to appoint a maximum term full time Labourer to contribute to Council’s success. This position is a maximum term opportunity for secondment coverage with a projected end date of May 2026.
- 9-day fortnight with your team currently trialling a 4 day week
- Enjoy variety and working in the outdoors?
- Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to perform physical labouring duties and assist in preventative and reactive maintenance and construction of water/wastewater infrastructure within the Gladstone region.
You will bring:
1. Labouring skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis.
2. Experience and competency operating under a current Medium Rigid (MR) licence.
3. Communication skills to liaise with employees and customers and follow instructions.
4. Basic literacy skills to complete required paperwork.
5. Work outside of normal work hours as requested by your supervisor as part of the requirements of the sections published 'on call' roster.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
7. Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
8. Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
9. Basic keyboard skills and experience and competency using technical devices.
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
There is no set closing date as Council will review applications periodically and will withdraw the advert once the position has been filled.