Manager Production

NRG Gladstone Operating Services Pty Ltd.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Vehicle allowance

Performance incentive

Medical insurance assistance

Job summary

NRG Gladstone Operating Services – Gladstone QLD is seeking an experienced Manager Production to lead the production teams at Gladstone Power Station. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable and efficient operation through strategic direction and hands-on leadership.

You will drive operational performance, safety culture and continuous improvement while aligning with commercial and contractual outcomes for the business. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management capability, including experience leading multiple operational teams.
• Strong operational and technical knowledge relevant to power station operations.
• A commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple production operations teams to achieve targets.
• Ensure operational and environmental performance, safety, reliability and compliance with standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Drive a strong safety culture and manage operational risks across the site.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve site-wide operational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations leadership

Safety

Communication

Job description

NRG Gladstone Operating Services – Gladstone QLD

NRG Gladstone Operating Services (NRGGOS), a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc; operates and maintains the 6 unit, 1680MW Gladstone Power Station, Queensland’s largest single power station. NRGGOS operates the Station in a safe, reliable, responsible and sustainable manner and we achieve this through the skills, knowledge, experience, innovation and drive of our people.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated leader to join our team as Manager Production.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable leader to take on a key operational role, providing strategic direction and leadership to the Production team while supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Gladstone Power Station.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager Production will be responsible for leading and managing multiple production operations teams, ensuring operational and environmental performance, safety, reliability and compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic and operational leadership and direction to the Production team.

Achieving commercial and contractual outcomes for the business.

Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Managing plant performance, operational reliability and production targets.

Developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and performance.

Leading, developing and supporting employees to achieve team and business objectives.

Managing operational risks and supporting effective decision-making.

Working collaboratively with other departments to achieve site-wide operational outcomes.

About You

You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong understanding of power station operations, commercial arrangements and the ability to lead teams in a complex, safety‑critical environment.

You will demonstrate:

Proven leadership and people management capability, including experience leading multiple operational teams.

Strong operational and technical knowledge.

A commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

Effective communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

The ability to build productive working relationships across the organisation.

A demonstrated ability to develop employees and foster a positive, accountable team culture.

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation

Competitive salary package

Vehicle allowance

Performance incentive

Medical insurance assistance

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of a drug and alcohol test and pre-employment medical

Gladstone is located on the coast six hours north of Brisbane and has a moderate tropical climate. Its access to waterways and the southern Great Barrier Reef offers many choices for boating fishing and camping and a great work life balance. The town has excellent schooling and other family services. Relocation assistance will be available to the successful applicant.

NRGGOS is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration package combined with excellent working conditions.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At GPS, we encourage applications from women, people of Indigenous heritage, the LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, and applicants from all other diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Position Closes at 3.30pm on Friday 4 December 2026

A full job description and brief will be provided to those interested. For further information about the role contact the Human Resources Team on 07 4976 5***.