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Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Delivery Manager based in Gladstone and to provide management and service delivery coordination within the Central Queensland Region to QBuild.

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 demonstrating experience in compiling and project managing complex estimating projects in a building construction and maintenance environment.

Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures meet quality and value for money expectations of clients and stakeholders.

Duties and skills involved:

• Leading and managing resources to ensure QBuild services are delivered efficiently and effectively, meeting the expectations of the client, and are considered good value for money.
• Developing procurement strategy incorporating SAPWG objectives and technical specifications incorporating installation and commissioning processes.
• Resolving resourcing issues whilst ensuring operational areas continue to be able to achieve a high level of quality in the delivery of services.
• Overseeing the engagement, management and coordination of contractors to ensure performance complies with contract requirements and meets prescribed standards (including workplace health and safety, asbestos and tenant issues), as well as ensuring proactive approach to address any instances of noncompliance.
• Managing and delivering programs and projects to meet agreed customer requirements and ensure value-based outcomes are delivered.
• Reviewing operations and encourage continuous improvement in service delivery to ensure the provision of high quality and commercially viable services.
• Contributing to the planning and development of current and future services to achieve corporate objectives, performance standards and targets.
• Representing QBuild and the Regional Director at meetings, including any after-hours emergency situations which may arise.
• Encouraging a positive work environment, by promoting safe and equitable work practices and a commitment to equal opportunity in employment, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety principles and practices.

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 Andrew Travers, Senior Delivery Manager, phone 0417 794 388, Email andrew.travers@hpw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/673542/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 January  2026

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 (4) (PDF, 363KB)
  
  
  673542 25 - Role Descripiton (PDF, 244KB)