
Carpenter Foreperson
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 18 days ago
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 coordinating and facilitating project planning to meet quality outcomes and expectations of clients whilst maximising project profitability. The position will primarily manage builds at our Eagle Farm Rapid Accommodation and Apprenticeship Centres (RAAC) facility. There may be construction management required for traditional builds.
Duties and skills involved:
- Managing and coordinating the physical, financial and human resources on a major project, in a large or complex depot or a number of medium sized site(s).
- Ensure quality and cost effective commercial and/or residential building construction is delivered to clients.
- Conducting site scoping of works, preparing accurate material lists and timely estimates to meet construction/maintenance programs.
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision of field staff and subcontractors and through the application of legislation, regulations, practices and policies related to the building construction, maintenance and engineering industries.
- Providing a level of supervisory services and contract administration in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
- Ensure a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles.
- Undertaking Workplace Health and Safety audits of contractors to ensure compliance with QBuild's Safety Management System and associated Key Performance Indicators.
- Promoting QBuild to existing and prospective clients and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging economic, legislative and environmental requirements.
- Developing and maintaining a close liaison with clients to ensure product and service delivery meet agreed outcomes.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
Preferred skills and experience:
- Thorough knowledge of the Building Construction Industry, including quality assurance, building project management and contract administration.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current trade qualification.
- Current Workplace Health & 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 Morgan Bradley on 0421 111 549 or email [email protected]
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/638324/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.
We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.
Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.
The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.
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