Foreperson, Housing and Public Works

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 Foreperson and coordinate delivery of maintenance and construction activities for QBuild.

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 managing and coordinating delivery of maintenance and construction activities focusing on project profitability and client satisfaction.

Duties and skills involved:

• Managing and co-ordinating the physical, financial and human resources on a major project, in a large or complex depot or a number of medium sized site(s).
• Ensure quality and cost effective commercial and/or residential building construction is delivered to clients.
• Conducting site scoping of works, preparing accurate material lists and timely estimates to meet construction/maintenance programs.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision of field staff and subcontractors and through the application of legislation, regulations, practices and policies related to the building construction, maintenance and engineering industries.
• Providing a level of supervisory services and contract administration in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles.
• Undertaking Workplace Health and Safety audits of contractors to ensure compliance with QBuild's Safety Management System and associated Key Performance Indicators.
• Promoting QBuild to existing and prospective clients and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging economic, legislative and environmental requirements.
• Developing and maintaining a close liaison with clients to ensure product and service delivery meet agreed outcomes.
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
• This role may be based in a correctional facility, where you'll contribute to maintaining secure and operational infrastructure that supports Queensland's justice system.

Additional requirements:

• Current trade qualification.
• Current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card.
• Thorough knowledge of the Building Construction Industry, including quality assurance, building project management and contract administration

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 Andrew Lewis, or ( )

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/660898/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025