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

Conservation Officer

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

• Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
• Contribute to the enhancement of environmental outcomes for our region
• Strong collaborative and supportive team environment

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide effective and efficient advice, support, promotion, implementation and improvement for environment and conservation programs and initiatives to preserve and enhance natural assets managed by Council across the region. 

About You

• Passionate about conservation, you will be required to investigate and provide advice and solutions on conservation and environmental matters relevant to Council and the region.
• Strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder engagement and written and oral communication skills are essential to your success, in addition to your knowledge and application of contemporary and emerging management techniques.

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Environmental Management, (or a related discipline), and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in environment and conservation programs and initiatives to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policy and local laws.
• High level interpersonal and communication (verbal and written English) skills and experience liaising with customers, stakeholders and employees.
• Ability to develop and implement operating procedures, management plans and to evaluate technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• 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.

This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus and Lyssavirus.

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.  

The commencement salary will depend on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies, graduate progression may apply.

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 Tuesday 3 February 2026.