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. 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 adaptable 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

Transfer Station Attendants

Council is seeking to appoint two (2) Transfer Station Attendants to contribute to Council’s success. One (1) maximum term full time opportunity for leave coverage with a projected end date of April 2027 and one (1) permanent part time opportunity.

- Make a difference in your community by helping deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste and recycling services
- Join a supportive team where safety, teamwork, and quality service are valued
- Enjoy predictable hours, good conditions and a great work life balance at Gladstone Regional Council.

Maximum Term Full Time role
- Working 72.5 hours per fortnight, from 6.45am – 5.37pm, 7 days per fortnight, including every second weekend
- Based at Gladstone Waste Transfer Station

Permanent Part Time role
- Working 59.5 hours per fortnight, from 7.45am – 4.45pm, inclusive of weekends
- Based at Mt Larcom Waste Transfer Station, and includes working at other sites such as Yarwun and Calliope Transfer Stations

Please note: remuneration for part time role is pro rata the advertised rate About the Role The purpose of this position is to provide effective and efficient service in the application of charges, waste minimisation,



safety and environmental protection and recyclable recovery and to provide a quality customer service to internal and external customers of waste facilities.

You will bring:

- Previous experience in a customer service role, including the ability to communicate effectively and provide responsive service.
- Ability to apply appropriate skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis.
- Basic literacy skills to complete required paperwork, together with sound oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office and operating corporate business systems,
- Ability to operate EFTPOS and point-of-sale systems, including cash handling and the recording, reconciliation and processing of financial and non-financial transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- 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. 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 0700 4970 0700) or email the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

Closing Date

12 noon Thursday 26 November 2026.

📌 Transfer Station Attendants (Gladstone Central)
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