
Commercial Manager
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 5 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 providing analysis and assurance of business performance processes throughout all aspects of QBuild's commercial, financial and operational performance. This is a temporary 12 month position (with view to extension).
Duties and skills involved:
- Providing accurate and timely advice to the Director and section leaders on commercial aspects of operation including financial performance such as revenue and expenditure forecasting, resourcing, profitability, customer programs and projects, as well as financial compliance.
- Coordinating the commercial activities and performance through compiling budgets and monitoring performance, especially work order management, whilst ensuring a visible and agreed integration platform.
- Reviewing the operations of the administrative, project administration and contract administration functions to ensure that services meet the needs of our partners.
- Supporting management to ensure timely and accurate reporting on services provided against agreed performance indicators.
- Reviewing budgets in line with business plan targets, monitoring performance against such plans and budgets, and taking remedial action where necessary.
- Reviewing and developing business systems and implementing any changes or enhancements.
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of the business plan, fee levels, performance indicators and service levels to ensure they meet customer and business requirements.
- Monitoring and reviewing the performance of project teams to ensure project time, cost and quality requirements are consistently met.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff, promoting the values of equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
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:
- Updated Resume
- Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us how you would successfully perform the role and how your capabilities align to the role responsibilities.
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Aaron Van Zwieten on Ph: 0481 109 813 or email [email protected] .
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/656242/25
Closing Date: Monday, 08 September 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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