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 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

Disaster Management Specialist

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Disaster Management Specialist to contribute to Council’s success.

As our Disaster Management Specialist, you'll lead critical emergency management and disaster response initiatives that protect communities, support major industry, and strengthen regional resilience.

This is a rare opportunity to influence preparedness, response and recovery outcomes at a strategic level while working directly with senior leaders, government agencies, emergency services and community stakeholders.

Why this role matters

• Lead with impact: Take ownership of Council's disaster and emergency management framework, leading coordinated responses to significant events and providing high level strategic advice and support to key stakeholders.

• Influence at a strategic level: Work closely with emergency response partners, government departments, industry leaders and community organisations to strengthen preparedness, response and recovery capability across the region.

• Work where emergency management meets innovation: Gladstone's unique mix of heavy industry, critical infrastructure and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef creates opportunities to contribute to leading-edge research, pilot new approaches and help shape the future of disaster resilience.

• Make a visible difference to your community: From developing disaster plans and recovery strategies to leading community education and resilience-building initiatives, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of residents.

About the Role

This position is a key leadership role and is responsible for overseeing Council's Disaster and Emergency Management systems and processes as well as coordinating crisis response activities to both immediate and emerging events. Inclusive of efficient and effective delivery of a range of emergency and disaster management services that are recognised as industry leading, the position is required to provide high-level advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Councillors, Non-Government Agencies and the State Emergency Service. 

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree qualifications in Emergency Management (or related discipline) and/or demonstrated practical experience in a similar role coordinating emergency management response with demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of disaster management issues and concepts in crisis management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and Code Practice that impact on emergency response management.

• Proven experience developing, implementing and maintaining up-to-date strategies which integrate with other relevant policies and decision-making frameworks.

• Extensive experience in project management of a significant complexity within a political environment with varying stakeholders.

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse individuals and groups at all levels (Federal and State Government, Industry and Community), to impart knowledge, transfer skills and report to a broad range of people.

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

• Must be eligible and willing to obtain on appointment, a positive notice Working with Children Blue Card.

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

Closing Date

There is no set closing date as Council will review applications periodically and will withdraw the advertisement once the position has been filled.