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
Leading Hand
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Leading Hand to contribute to the success of Council’s Water Process team.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to lead a team that undertakes physical labouring duties and assist in preventative and reactive maintenance and construction of wastewater and water infrastructure within the Gladstone region. As the assets operate 24/7, there is a requirement to monitor and respond to on call alert systems.
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Salary for this role is $97,077.47, plus generous on call provisions and allowances.
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Annual increases apply.
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On call roster attracts additional leave entitlements.
About You
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Team Player – Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
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Safety Conscious – Committed to maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to safety protocols
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Proactive - Takes initiative in identifying issues and suggesting improvements
You will bring:
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Certificate III in Water Operations (or a relevant discipline) or industry knowledge gained from previous relevant experience.
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Previous experience leading work teams and knowledge and experience in applying Work, Health and Safety in the work environment.
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Labouring skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis undertaking maintenance activities.
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Experience and competency operating under a current Medium Rigid (MR) licence.
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Experience and competency operating under a current Vehicle Loading Crane high-risk work licence.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
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Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
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Sound computer skills and experience and competency using technical devices.
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Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White 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.