31/07/2026
🦺 BUILDING A STRONGER GULF WORKFORCE THROUGH TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT
Gulf Regional Services, in partnership with Civil Safety, is proud to deliver practical, nationally recognised training programs that create genuine pathways into employment for people across the Gulf region.
During 2026, 57 local people have participated in accredited training programs. To date, 27 participants (47%) have successfully transitioned into employment with Gulf Regional Services through new employment opportunities or progression into higher duties.
A further 15 participants are scheduled to complete their training in the coming weeks and will be provided employment opportunities upon successful completion, delivering a projected employment outcome of 42 out of 57 participants (74%).
Training has been delivered in Gulf communities and regional locations supporting Gulf residents, including:
✅ Normanton – 24 participants (February 2026)
✅ Mareeba – 12 participants (April 2026)
✅ Doomadgee – 6 participants (May 2026)
✅ Normanton – 15 participants (June 2026)
Participants have completed nationally recognised training in:
🚧 Roller Operations
🚜 Loader Operations
🏗️ Excavator Operations
🛣️ Grader Operations
🦺 Traffic Control
These programs provide participants with the skills and qualifications required to pursue opportunities across civil construction, infrastructure and mining projects throughout the Gulf and regional Queensland.
A special thank you to GayleGerry de la Cruz, Kerry and Mingy from Civil Safety for their continued partnership and commitment to delivering quality training across the region and a huge thanks to our very own Alfred Owens.
Congratulations to everyone who has completed their training and taken the next step in their career journey.
📣 Interested in training and employment opportunities with Gulf Regional Services?
Alfred Owens – Labour Hire Coordinator
📱 0488 013 272
📧 [email protected]
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