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 PlanandReconciliation 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

Workplace Health and Safety Trainee

Gladstone Regional Council is proud to help facilitate the upskilling of our region in a diverse range of roles and across a variety of Council locations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding service to our community.

Council has an opportunity to appoint a maximum-term full time Workplace Health and Safety Trainee to contribute to Council’s success. This traineeship opportunity is for a 2-year period to undertake a Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety, this position is based at Gladstone. The employment contract will commence on Monday 12 January 2026.

About the role

In this traineeship you will learn specialised skills and knowledge in areas including assisting with responding to incidents, contribution to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation, and participation processes and assisting with compliance with WHS laws.

About you

Council is looking for motivated candidates who have a strong work ethic with a desire to learn and succeed as part of a high performing team.

If you value integrity, honesty, are reliable, detail oriented and organised with an ability to follow processes we encourage you to apply.

Applicants are required to answer the job specific screening questions and provide a resume. For further information about the role, please refer to the position description.

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.

Applicants should note that due to the volume of applications expected, the evaluation process will take several weeks and feedback on individual applications submitted is unable to be provided.

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 18 July 2025.

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