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Careers

Established in 1973, GAWB is an intrinsic part of the Gladstone region – our people not only work in the region, they also call it home.

We have a small but dedicated team of passionate employees, working to deliver safe, secure, and reliable water supply to our customers.

We are a safe, inclusive workplace that supports diversity and opportunity. We invest in our people and empower them to make decisions and challenge the status quo. Our highly diverse portfolio of assets and responsibilities means we have a range of career opportunities across a variety of areas such as engineering, science and environment, policy and planning, project management, trades, dam and water treatment operation, land management and corporate services.

Current Career Opportunities

Land Management Trainee

This role is the ideal fit for someone interested in wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. 

The Trainee Land Management Officer will study for a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management over a two-year period. 

In this role, you will learn how to perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including site restoration, rehabilitation, renewal and management of rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. 

The trainee actively contributes to the preservation and maintenance of native wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. 


Trainee Horticulturalist

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or passionate green thumbs, the horticulture trainee will learn how to maintain and beautify our five recreational areas and surrounding green spaces.

You will learn how to grow, manage and landscape a diverse array of plants, install reticulation systems, coordinate gardening resources in line with GAWB’s Open Space Maintenance Management Plan and contribute to landscaping improvement projects.

Along with hands on experience, you will also attend classroom sessions to receive a Certificate III in Horticulture.

This is a two-year traineeship delivered in partnership with MRAEL.

Change Lead

This role drives organisational change including business processes, technologies, organisational structures, job roles and system changes.

The Change Lead prepares GAWB for change to ensure maximum benefit and mitigate negative impacts to staff and external customers.

You will implement change management strategies to ensure adoption and address any resistance.

This is a three-year contract which can be based in Gladstone or Brisbane.

Tertiary qualifications in business, human resources, organisational development or relevant industry experience in change management is essential.

Hatchery Technician

This role supports the daily operations of the Aquaculture Gladstone fish hatchery, where more than one million Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Sea Mullet fingerlings are produced each year. 

Day-to-day tasks include brood stock management, live prey production, larval rearing and nursery activities to ensure GAWB achieves its production objectives. 

Qualifications in aquaculture, marine science or a related discipline are essential, along with demonstrated experience working with fin fish. 

Contact Concentis for more information. 

Project Manager –
Pre-Contracts

Concentis is partnering with GAWB to source a Project Manager – Pre-Contracts to join GAWB’s Capital project’s team.

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role within the team, and is responsible for front-end development, implementation of regulation and process-improvement initiatives, along with customer and stakeholder management. 

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in project management or project implementation,  proven understanding of methodologies, tools and governance, and a working knowledge of project/ contract administration and cost control.

Project Managers – Hydrogen

To meet increasing customer demand from the emerging hydrogen industry, GAWB needs to expand its trunk raw water network.

To achieve this outcome, they are currently seeking three Project Managers. Two of these project management roles will lead the design phase of projects valued at more than $250 million.

The other Project Manager role will focus on the front-end engineering design (feasibility and business cases) for duplication of the existing network.

These positions will initially be needed on a 12-month basis, with high potential for extension as the project gets underway.

A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is essential.

Commercial Manager – Hydrogen

Reporting to the General Manager – Hydrogen, the Commercial Manager will provide strategic, tactical and commercial advice and support for GAWB’s hydrogen program. 

The position will interface with customers and water seekers, the project team, advisors and external parties to ensure robust commercial outcomes are achieved. 

The ideal candidate has demonstrated commercial management experience on capital infrastructure projects with strong commercial acumen and impeccable communication skills, particularly in a government setting. 

A degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction or Law is essential. 

Land and Approvals Advisors – Hydrogen

GAWB is seeking two Land and Approvals Advisors – Hydrogen to support GAWB’s expanding hydrogen program. 

These positions will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to enable all land, statutory approvals and access issues relating to hydrogen projects. Accountabilities will include resolving the tenure and approval requirements for Stage 1 hydrogen infrastructure projects, including 10km of two new pipelines, two reservoirs and a pump station($200M+).

The ideal candidate has substantial knowledge of land tenure including reserves, freehold, leasehold, secondary interests and the application of relevant legislation. 

Water Operator 

The Water Operator provides operational assistance in the daily functioning of GAWB’s two water treatment plants and water delivery networks.  

The position is responsible for routine tasks like asset inspection and minor maintenance tasks to ensure plant reliability. The water operators ensures treated water meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines criteria, thereby providing safe drinking water to the community. 

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, highly motivated, professional and deeply committed to meeting our service obligations. You will have excellent problem-solving skill and the ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic operating environment. 

 

The Way We Work

GAWB’s vision, mission and values are fundamental to everything we do.

Vision

Together delivering safe and reliable water services to enhance the livability of our region. 

Mission

We are a leading water provider that supports our customers, community and people. We provide an essential service that promotes the economic development and enhances the lifestyle of regional Queensland. 

Values

Our values guide the way we work to achieve our vision.

We look after ourselves. And each other. 

We work together.  Always.

We all contribute. Openly. 

We deliver. You and I.