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. The role is accountable for day-to-day operations and leads a team responsible for the planning, scheduling and delivery of all operational services to customers, as well as the proactive and upstream contract management and supervision of industry-based service providers.

Duties and skills involved:

• Providing local support and encouragement to industry,
• Working with Members of Parliament and local Councils, and
• Collaborating with government and non-government agencies to achieve effective service delivery outcomes at the local and regional level.

• Leading a large and diverse team to deliver operational excellence and ensure customer requirements are constantly delivered across Torres Straits and the Northern Peninsula regions.
• Ensuring all operational building, construction and maintenance services, including service maintenance, are efficiently and effectively planned, communicated and delivered to meet customers and Governments requirements and to ensure value for money for the state of Queensland.
• Implementing a contractor performance management model that supports the successful delivery of approx. $136m worth of work and ensures accurate and timely reporting and strategic advice to the FNQ Regional Director in relation to all facets of Thursday Island and Northern Peninsula regional operational delivery and performance management for staff and contractors.
• Positively representing the Department of Housing and Public Works, to ensure effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders across industry, community and Government.
• Actively participating in, and where appropriate, leading local area forums with government and non-government stakeholders, promoting a positive and accountable public image and the development of productive partnerships to support service delivery outcomes by:
• Actively supporting and implementing quality human resource management policies and practices to achieve a motivated, satisfied and skilled workforce that is client focussed, informed about the business, and ready to meet the challenges of changing business needs.
• Promoting a positive, safe and healthy work environment for all staff, contractors, clients and the public, to ensure that all QBuild employees understand and comply with equity and anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety requirements.

Additional requirements:

• It is highly desirable that the successful applicant possesses a current driver's license.

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 Wayne Pavey, A/Regional Director, Far North Queensland Region, Ph: 0419 656 276, [email protected] .

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/646058/25

Closing date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025