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 workplace 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.

View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

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

Designer

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Designer to contribute to Council’s success.

- Genuine work/life balance, including 9-day fortnight

- Grow your technical expertise

- See your designs come to life

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide drawings and documentation and undertake design activities for current and proposed Council assets to ensure safety and compliance. The position will make an important contribution to achieving Council’s objectives around excellence in asset management, particularly planning and design to better balance the financial, environmental and social costs, risk, quality and affordability of service-related assets.

You will bring:

- Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent.

- Sound disciplined knowledge and skills gained through previous appointment in a design or technical role.

- Proficient skills,



knowledge and experience in the operation of AutoCAD, Civil3D or similar civil design software.

- Experience in the application of Guidelines, relevant Acts and Regulations, Engineering Guidelines and Standards.

- Demonstrated problem solving, analysis and comprehension, and creative thinking skills.

- Time management, planning and interpersonal skills to engage with others and meet regular and concurrent deadlines.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

- Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

- 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. 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) •••• •700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 20 November 2026.

📌 Designer (Calliope)
🏢 Gladstone Regional Council
📍 Calliope