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Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a Commercial Manager. In this role, you will oversee the commercial performance of QBuild’s North Queensland region, ensuring adherence to corporate financial strategy. Your responsibilities will include aligning daily operations with established business performance processes.

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 goal to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by implementing corporate finance strategies, supervising staff, and monitoring project profitability in the North Qld region.

Duties and skills involved:

• Providing accurate and timely advice to the Regional Director and section leaders on commercial aspects of the region's operation including financial performance such as revenue and expenditure forecasting, resourcing, profitability of the region, partner programs and projects, as well as financial compliance.
• Coordinating the commercial activities and performance of the region through compiling budgets and monitoring the region's performance, especially work order management and procurement activities, whilst ensuring a visible and agreed integration platform.
• Managing the operations of the administrative, business administration and procurement administration functions of the region to ensure that services meet the needs of our partners.
• Supporting Regional management to ensure timely and accurate reporting to partners on services provided against agreed performance indicators.
• Establishing budgets in line with business plan targets, monitoring performance against such plans and budgets, and taking remedial action where necessary.
• Reviewing and developing business systems used within the region and implementing any changes or enhancements.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of the region's operational plan, fee levels, performance indicators and service levels to ensure they meet partner and business requirements.
• Monitoring and reviewing the performance of project teams to ensure project time, cost and quality requirements are consistently met.
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff, promoting the values of equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

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: Applicants must provide a maximum 2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Andrew Thorogood, Regional Director, 0472 709 446, QBuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/636876/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 June 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.

• EPW applicant-guide (7) (PDF, 225KB)
  
  
  636876 25 Role Description.docx (PDF, 181KB)