Job details

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 oversight of the district office's operations and service delivery, ensuring quality and value for clients. You will build lasting partnerships with local councils, government agencies, and industry, while also managing and developing staff.

Duties and skills involved:

• Managing staff, physical and financial resources in accordance with the department's service delivery framework including relevant legislation, strategic objectives, policies, and contemporary best practice standards
• Taking responsibility for the district in assisting the Regional Director in establishing annual budgets, performance indicators and manage the physical and financial activities of the district to achieve agree performance targets, customer expectations and Government priorities.
• Partnering with customers across the sector to plan programs of work across financial years and across agencies.
• In partnership with the leadership team, effectively & efficiently delivering programs of work across the region to meet customer needs.
• Through effective use, management and growth of industry capability and expertise, using strategic procurement and contract management to implement programs of work ensuring value for money for customers and Queensland.
• Providing financial management including the ability to analyse cross agency financial spend for the building, construction and maintenance category in order to make efficient and customer focussed decisions and recommendations.
• Actively participating in, and where appropriate, lead 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:
• Providing local support and encouragement to industry
• Working with Members of Parliament and local Councils
• Collaborating with government and non-government agencies to achieve effective service delivery outcomes at the local and regional level.
• Providing proactive high-level support, advice and information to regional management in relation to the development of service delivery and improvement strategies, staff development and support strategies, and performance agreements
• Proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

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 Chris Brigg on 0418 717 995 or chris.brigg@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

 Job Ad Reference:  QLD/635936/25
Closing Date: : Friday, 23 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Guide - HPW (PDF, 641KB)
  
  
  635936 25 - Position Descripiton (PDF, 232KB)