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QBuild is expanding! Join us as a temporary Business Manager to manage the financial and business support functions for the Region. This involves the provision of a financial advisory and a commercially focused accounting service for the Region.

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:

As the Business Manager for QBuild, you will be instrumental in the advancement of Queensland's building and construction sector. Your role will involve the strategic oversight of QBuild's maintenance functions, ensuring top-notch coordination and delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the Region's financial activities, analysing and preparing accurate and detailed financial data and reports, and implementing relevant financial policies to ensure a high level of financial management support to QBuild leadership. 
• Managing the annual budget preparation for the Region, including liaising with Corporate Finance and provide updated forecasts; accruals, journals and coordinate end of month and financial year processes as determined by Corporate Finance. 
• Managing debts and acting as liaison for the Region with Corporate Finance, to ensure QBuild's performance targets around debtors are met and variance reporting.  
• Effectively managing administrative and financial support staff, including allocation of duties to ensure adequate administration support, together with providing guidance and support around Work Order Management for the Region.  
• Managing the development and implementation of work procedures, protocols and instructions and arrange training as required. 
• Maintaining a sound knowledge of financial and administrative standards, policies and procedures, to ensure QBuild's compliance and accountability in relation to relevant government legislative and procedural requirements, including Freedom of Information requests. 
• Supporting and monitoring disaster management financial arrangements where required. 
• Contributing to operational and strategic planning, client reporting, and provide input to Ministerial briefings, estimates briefings, RTI requests and other requests from the QBuild executive as required.  

What are we looking for:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Although there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, qualifications in accounting, commerce or a similar field will be considered favourably.

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 Michelle Gardiner on 0418 752 539 or email michelle.gardiner@hpw.qld.gov.au.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669438/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 20 November 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)
  
  
  669438 25 Role Description v1 (PDF, 239KB)