District Manager Emerald

**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

QBuild is expanding Step into a temporary District Manager role in Central QLD and lead teams, shape strategy, and establish strong local partnerships.**
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 providing oversight of the district office's operations and service delivery, ensuring quality and value for clients. You will build lasting partnerships with local councils, government agencies, and industry, while also managing and developing staff.

Duties And Skills Involved

• Through integrated procurement and contract management ensuring the effective delivery of customer projects and programs including rigorous internal and external resource management, performance monitoring and a continuous commitment to quality and value for money.
• Preparing and managing the delivery of maintenance, minor works and construction activity in line with the Queensland Government's Capital Works Management Framework, the Maintenance Management Framework and Facility Management agreements.
• 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.
• Overseeing the engagement, management and coordination of contractors to ensure performance complies with contract requirements and meets prescribed standards (including workplace health and safety) as well as ensuring proactive approach to address any instances of non-compliance.
• Developing and maintaining working and professional relationships with customers and industry ensuring value is visible to customers across all services delivered.
• Partnering with and develop the capability of local councils with a commitment to high quality and timely service delivery and value for money outcomes.
• Reviewing operations and encouraging continuous improvement in service delivery to ensure the provision of high quality and commercially viable services.
• Contributing to strategic and operational planning of current and future services to achieve corporate objectives, performance standards and targets.
• Undertaking the role of Principal Supervisor and Superintendent's Representative on large building and construction projects.
• Managing the delivery of special programs including Condition Assessment, Asbestos Audits and Schools Infrastructure Enhancements.
• Driving continuous improvement of WH&S programs and safety culture to support the achievement of corporate objectives.
• Proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Description
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 Troy Palmer on or

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659419/25
Closing Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Occupational group
Construction & Architecture