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.

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. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

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 versatile 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!

Capital Projects Environmental Advisor





Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Capital Projects Environmental Advisor to contribute to Council’s success.

- Shape the environmental outcomes of Council's major capital projects across the Gladstone Region.
- Partner with diverse stakeholders to deliver sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure outcomes.
- Enjoy a permanent full-time opportunity with a 9-day fortnight and work-life balance.

About the Role The purpose of this position is to support Council’s commitment to provide and promote an environmentally focused culture for all employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public. This role will partner with stakeholders to lead and provide advice in environmental planning, land management, compliance, and sustainability in the design, delivery, and management of council capital works projects, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, council strategies, and community expectations.

You will bring

- Degree qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline and demonstrated experience in environmental compliance in construction or similar industry.
- Strong knowledge and application of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, standards and approval processes.
- Experience in environmental risk management,



environmental management systems, auditing, incident investigation and implementing corrective actions.
- Technical environmental expertise including environmental assessments, flora and fauna surveys, and ecological data collection.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, provide evidence and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, applying sound judgement, problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
- Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
- 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. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

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 Thursday 24 September 2026.

📌 Capital Projects Environmental Advisor (Lyons)
🏢 Gladstone Regional Council
📍 Lyons