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
Manager Capital Program
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Manager Capital Program to contribute to Council’s success.
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Lead a skilled team and embed a culture of delivery
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Opportunity to contribute to a strategic and innovative project management approach
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Make a real difference in our community, delivering a rolling program of capital projects
About the Role
This is a key multi-functional strategic management role and is required to provide strategic management and leadership oversight of Capital Program Delivery. The primary focus is to ensure the overall management and successful delivery of the Capital Works portfolio of projects.
Your role will include:
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Developing a strategic and innovative approach to the management of projects, scheduling, reporting and risk management.
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Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders regarding end-to-end project execution.
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Being present, pro-active and solutions-focused and recognise that the community is the core of our business.
You will bring:
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Bachelor Degree in Construction, Project Delivery, Management (or related discipline) and/or demonstrated substantial high level strategic management experience in project or program delivery.
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Demonstrated success in leading and building a culture that drives high-performance in multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
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High-level detailed technical knowledge of project planning, workflow, schedule risk analysis, risk management, and scheduling work processes for all phases of a works delivery program.
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High-level interpersonal and communication skills, inclusive of presentation and report writing skills.
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Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, facilitation and teamwork skills.
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Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (particularly MS Project) and operating corporate business systems.
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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 employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.