QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing exceptional project management, ensuring client satisfaction, and maximising project profitability.

Duties and skills involved:

• Planning and delivering projects through the efficient supervision and development of office staff, field staff and subcontractors and the effective management of resources such as plant and equipment, depots and motor vehicles.
• Monitoring and reviewing project standards using effective work order management techniques that monitor and report to stakeholders on the status and quality of service, project delivery and expenditure, and achieve compliance with industry best practice and agreed cost and time parameters.
• Managing regional resources to effectively deliver construction, maintenance and upgrade projects ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and practices.
• Providing a high level of supervisory services in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
• Provide operational contract supervisory services in respect to construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients through effective and regular communication, sound negotiation and the achievement of program outcomes which meet client expectations.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
• Promoting QBuild products and services to existing and prospective clients through regular meetings and established forums and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging trends in asset management.
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction card.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Joshua Bennett on 0417 793 619.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/624326/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025