Site Manager

GemLife Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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QA Build is the powerhouse behind the construction of GemLife communities. We also specialise in crafting high-end, luxurious one-off residences, stylish townhouses, and premium commercial facilities. Our expert teams also deliver quality-built villas for our resort developments, achieving impressive build times of just 12–16 weeks. With a commitment to excellence and efficiency, QA Build is shaping the future of luxury living and vibrant communities.

Delivering high-quality homes and facilities at scale, with multiple active sites and more launching, we're seeking an experienced Site Manager or Supervisor to build these villas and a country club in Rockhampton.

Site Manager – Rockhampton

Start shaping the newest GemLife lifestyle resort – from the ground up.

The GemLife Group, is setting up for our next exciting resort in Rockhampton, and we're looking for a site leader to take charge.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving, high-performing team building luxury villas for a vibrant over-50s community. With construction already started, we are seeking a Site Manager or Supervisor to begin in mid-August and oversee this residential and small commercial build.

About the Role

As a volume residential builder, QA Build delivers homes within 12–16 weeks — so experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments is essential.

You'll manage:

• A site that has already started construction of its beautiful and luxuriously appointed Villas
• Contractors, Labourers, and Plant Operators
• Scheduling and coordination via Onsite Companion

Your goal: Ensure each contractor is ready, scheduled, and productive. If you're managing the flow right, your trades should move seamlessly from one house to the next.

What You'll Need

• Trade qualification – preferably in carpentry
• Proven background in production/volume residential construction (ESSENTIAL)
• Confident in using construction management software
• Solid understanding of OH&S requirements
• Strong people leadership, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions and problem-solve on the go
• A valid Driver's Licence
• Hands-on, proactive, accountable — someone who leads from the front

Why Join QA Build and GemLife?

QA Build is the construction division of GemLife, one of Australia's most respected developers of over-50s lifestyle resorts. We deliver high-quality homes and premium facilities that enrich communities.

It's an incredible time to join the journey as we launch new developments—starting with our Rockhampton resort. If you're looking to be part of something meaningful, future-focused, and genuinely rewarding, GemLife is the place to be.

• Be part of a high-growth company with a reputation for quality and innovation
• Deliver exceptional homes in a premium lifestyle community
• Work for a family-owned business that values people, culture, and long-term impact
• Build a career with GemLife, a massive pipeline of work ahead of us

Our Commitment to Rockhampton

We are here for the long haul. GemLife is committed to becoming an active part of the Rockhampton community—engaging local trades, creating long-term work opportunities, apprenticeship opportunities and building quality homes that add lasting value for the over-50s and the broader region. We want to grow with Rockhampton and contribute meaningfully to its future.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + Annual Bonus for meeting KPIs
• *9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every second week
• Career growth with access to GO1 Learning, leadership development, and internal promotion pathways
• Uniforms provided + discounts, novated leasing, and other perks

Ready to lead from the ground up?

Apply now to be part of something exciting in Rockhampton.

To Apply

Please send a resume along with a cover letter to Nicola, sharing why this role excites you and how you're the perfect fit. Don't forget to include your salary expectations.

Join QA Build at GemLife and build a career where luxury, innovation, and excellence come together.

*conditions apply

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionQuality Assurance, Management, and Project Management
• IndustriesConstruction

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