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District Manager
Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Mount Isa
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a Permanent District Manager. Manage the Far West District region including all operational and delivery activities, with a focus on QBuild’s services meeting quality and value for money expectations of clients.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/658694/25 |
| Closing date | 18-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Shaun Haigh |
| Contact details | Ph: 0488 440 426 Access the National Relay Service |
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 operational management of our Far West District region.
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
- Take 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.
- Partner with customers across the sector to plan programs of work across financial years and across agencies.
- In partnership with the leadership team, effectively & efficiently deliver programs of work across the region to meet customer needs.
- Through effective use, management and growth of industry capability and expertise, use strategic procurement and contract management to implement programs of work ensuring value for money for customers and Queensland.
- Provide 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 participate 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 manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
How do I to 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 Shaun Haigh on shaun.haigh@hpw.qld.gov.au or 0488 440 426.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/658694/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Further information
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