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Store Manager in Training

Drakes Supermarkets

Retail & Consumer Products / Management - Store

Job summary

Exciting Career Opportunity Attractive salary package + 10% company discount for you and your family Strong opportunity for career progression and promotion Full on the job training provided About us: Over 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia.

Safety Supervisor

Rockhampton Regional Council

Human Resources & Recruitment

Job summary

Safety Supervisor Permanent / Full TimeMonday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight$115,495 – $123,252 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 6) + SuperannuationLocation – Rockhampton Your new role Play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening Council's workplace health and safety culture across a diverse and complex organisation.

Senior Safety Advisor

Rockhampton Regional Council

Human Resources & Recruitment

Job summary

Senior Safety Advisor Permanent / Full TimeMonday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight$107,154 – $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + SuperannuationLocation – Rockhampton Your new role Do you enjoy influencing positive safety outcomes and making a real difference in the workplace?

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Youth Enhanced Services

Each

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

Job Description Choose from Part-time or Full-time (0.6 - 1.0 FTE) to suit you.

Compliance Administrator - East

Centurion

Administration & Office Support

Job summary

The Opportunity Join Centurion as a Compliance Administrator supporting transport compliance across our Queensland network.

Personal Care Worker

Apollo Care Alliance

Healthcare & Medical / Other

Job summary

About Us At Alexandra Gardens, we value teamwork, kindness, and genuine relationships with residents and families.

Administration Support (Community Services Team)

central queensland hospital and health service

Administration & Office Support / Contracts Administration

Job summary

About us: At CQMHAODS, we're passionate about making a real difference to mental health and wellbeing across Central Queensland!

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

cquniversity

Education & Training / Other

Job summary

Continuing, Full-Time or Part-Time (FTE negotiable)School of Health, Medical and Applied SciencesCQUniversity Bundaberg or Rockhampton^ (Relocation support available)Associate Lecturer (Academic A) – Full-Time Total Remuneration $102,517 to $132,833 pa (including salary of $86,629 to $112,246 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)*Lecturer (Academic B) – Full-Time Total Remuneration $138,968 to $161,953 pa (including salary of $117,430 to $136,853 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)*The successful candidate will be appointed at a level that reflects their qualifications and experience.

Plant Cleaner

UGL

Trades & Services / Other

Job summary

UGL Industrials have an opportunity for Industrial Plant Cleaners working within our asset and facilities maintenance team based on a heavy industrial site near Gracemere.

Delivery Driver

PFD Food Services

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Other

Job summary

Permanent Full-Time | MR/HR Licence Required Looking for stable, long-term work with a company that genuinely looks after its people?

6.4% employment growth, diverse industries, competitive regional salaries

Rockhampton’s employment grew by approximately 6.4% over the past year, exceeding Queensland’s regional average of 4.9%. With more than 62,000 people employed across the region (around 58% full-time and 34% part-time), Rockhampton offers genuine career diversity and long-term opportunity.

Beyond the pastoral and mining legacy

While Rockhampton’s foundations were built on agriculture, beef production, and resource industries, today’s economy tells a broader story. The region has evolved into a service and knowledge centre where healthcare professionals, educators, engineers, and technology specialists work alongside advanced manufacturing and agribusiness. This is not simply diversification, but a measured evolution into one of Central Queensland’s most resilient regional economies.

The professional opportunity

Rockhampton offers something distinctive within Australia’s employment landscape: the scope of career progression found in larger cities without the congestion, competition, or lifestyle trade-offs. Skilled professionals are recognised contributors within a collaborative business community, where innovation, flexibility, and work–life balance are embedded in everyday practice rather than promised ideals.

Competitive edge

Career progression often accelerates in Rockhampton. In Sydney or Melbourne, professionals may spend years working towards senior roles while managing long commutes and high living costs. In Rockhampton, employers compete for talent through genuine advancement opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and remuneration that reflects a significantly lower cost of living. Many professionals reach leadership positions sooner while enjoying a balanced regional lifestyle.

The Rockhampton network effect

Professional relationships extend well beyond formal settings. Industry connections develop through community organisations, local events, and shared regional projects, creating a tightly connected business environment where opportunities are frequently relationship-driven. Median annual full-time earnings typically range from $65,000 to $90,000 depending on industry, reinforcing Rockhampton’s position as a region offering both stability and opportunity.

Professional networking
& career development

Capricorn Enterprise supports local business through advocacy, networking events, and industry collaboration. Regional Development Australia Central and Western Queensland connects professionals across government and industry, while national professional bodies such as Engineers Australia, CPA Australia, and the Australian Institute of Management provide specialist networking and development opportunities.

Rockhampton professionals typically enjoy a genuine work–life balance, supported by short commute times and strong community connections. Business casual attire is standard across most workplaces, flexibility is increasingly common, and professional relationships are valued. The region’s collaborative culture means personal reputation and reliability play an important role in career progression.