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Delivery Manager
Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Thursday Island
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 Delivery Manager on Thursday Island and manage the preparation and delivery of QBuild construction, maintenance and minor works projects and programs to achieve fit for purpose quality client outcomes with safety as a key priority.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/645628/25 |
| Closing date | 25-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Wayne Pavey |
| Contact details | Phone: 0419 656 276 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. This position oversees and coordinates a suite of tasks associated with program development, design management, cost planning, tendering, estimating, contract administration and program management of new construction works.
The position supervises a number of staff and contractors on a continual basis.
Duties and skills involved:
- Consulting with key internal and external stakeholders, to ensure a pipeline of customer projects and programs are identified and delivered through rigorous consideration and implementation of agreed delivery methods. Those methods may include integrated procurement and contract management, internal and external resource management or a combination of methods with a focus on performance monitoring and a continuous commitment to quality and value for money.
- Preparing and effectively managing the delivery of maintenance, minor works and construction activity in line with the Queensland Government's Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) and Maintenance Management Framework (MMF).
- As the subject matter expert for operational and technical service delivery activity, ensure all QBuild staff and contractors are provided necessary leadership, guidance and mentoring through the appropriate allocation of maintenance and construction projects to achieve required outcomes.
- Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers and industry ensuring value is visible to customers across all services delivered.
- Continuously partnering and developing capabilities with a commitment to high quality and timely service delivery and value for money outcomes.
- Be a champion of change and ensure effective working relations exist across the sector through continuous communication, development and encouragement of individuals and teams.
- Leading and mentoring a team of Managers and other staff within the Delivery team.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
The skills you will need include being able to:
- Possess a strong understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the building construction and maintenance management industry, including principles, practices and maintenance program management.
Mandatory Requirement
- Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
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 Wayne Pavey, A/Regional Director Far North Queensland Region, 0419 656 276, wayne.pavey@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/645628/25
Closing Date Friday, 25 July 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
There are two Permanent Flexible full-time positions available.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Documents
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