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QBuild has established the Build to Enable (B2E) Program, focussing on adopting modern business solutions and creating a technology platform to support simpler, more efficient and customer-focused processes.
As part of this transformative journey, QBuild is offering an exciting temporary opportunity for a Program Director to lead strategic reforms and outcomes.

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

Lead a senior leadership role driving the strategic delivery of the Build to Enable (B2E) Program, a major digital transformation replacing the legacy Ellipse system, building future-ready platforms and unlocking value for staff, customers and contractors. You will lead enterprise-wide change, shape strategy and drive operational excellence and innovation while advancing the Government's long-term reform agenda. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence decisions at the highest levels, steer a complex, high-profile portfolio and leave a legacy delivering better outcomes for Queensland communities.

Duties and skills involve:

• Leading the Build to Enable Program, ensuring alignment with departmental and Queensland Government digital and data policy, standards and roadmaps, navigating complex dependencies and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing the planning, prioritisation, resource allocation, budget, and delivery of the Build to Enable Program and associated projects.
• Building and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) and the Build to Enable Program specialist workforce, with consistent processes, standards, and governance.
• Harnessing best practices and fit-for-purpose program and project methodology, governance and assurance mechanisms to deliver the Build to Enable Program.
• Providing expert advice to executive and senior leaders and stakeholders on business and workforce capability related trends, risks and opportunities that are supported by a clear rationale, using analysis, experience and judgment.
• Ensuring enterprise architecture decisions support strategic business outcomes and enable interoperability, scalability, and sustainability, providing strategic oversight of the Solutions Architect's design leadership. 
• Directing vendors and system integrators to deliver on scope, quality, and timelines
• Enabling QBuild to realise benefits of the Build to Enable Program, ensuring business readiness and change management strategies are effective.
• Championing adoption by building strong stakeholder relationships, including with external customers, and partnering with change, communication and business teams.
• Developing and monitoring performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track program and project success and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation within the Build to Enable Program.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards, including public sector employment principles and practices.
• Promoting a positive workplace culture through initiatives that support wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/699018/26
Closing Date: Monday, 7 September 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 (PDF, 363KB)
  
  
  699018 26 Role Description (PDF, 233KB)