Site Manager or Supervisor Commercial

7 hours ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Ruby Developments PL Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Move to Australia – Commercial Site Manager Opportunity in Townsville

Imagine living in sunny North Queensland, where stunning beaches, great schools, and a relaxed lifestyle meet an exciting career opportunity. Living Gems is inviting experienced Commercial Site Managers from New Zealand to relocate to Townsville to lead the delivery of premium resort facilities at our newest over-50s lifestyle resort. We'll support your transition with temporary accommodation and training for your Site Supervisor qualifications, making it easy to settle in and hit the ground running.

At Living Gems, we're not just building beautiful over-50s resorts—we're creating vibrant communities with personality, polish, and heart. With over 40 years of experience as a family-owned, values-driven company, we blend luxury, lifestyle, and long-term community impact in every project.

About the Role

You'll lead the construction of key resort amenities, including the country club, summer house, and entry statement, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and on budget. You'll manage a team including a Foreman, Leading Hand, Plant Operators, and Labourers, coordinating across contractors and suppliers to deliver premium facilities. Our Commercial construction team specialise in crafting high-end, luxurious commercial facilities for the communities we are creating. Our expert teams also deliver quality-built villas for our resort developments. With a commitment to excellence and efficiency, Living Gem's is shaping the future of luxury living and vibrant communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple commercial resort facilities from site set-up to completion
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and compliance standards
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate trades, suppliers, and site teams
  • Ensure QA and safety compliance through regular inspections
  • Collaborate with residential teams for seamless project delivery

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in commercial builds (resort, hospitality, or community projects preferred)
  • QBCC Open Builders Licence (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Trade background (carpentry preferred) highly regarded
  • Familiarity with construction software

Why Join Living Gems?

  • Relocation Support – temporary accommodation and Site Supervisor training
  • Long-Term Work – multi-year projects with growth opportunities
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits – uniform, retail discounts, novated leasing, learning platforms via GO1
  • Career Growth – work with a high-performing team and develop across residential and commercial projects
  • Lifestyle – enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment with beaches, fishing, golf, and excellent schools

Our Commitment to Townsville

We're here to stay. Living Gems is committed to engaging local trades, building long-term partnerships, and delivering high-quality facilities that contribute to the community. Once Harris Crossing is nearing completion, we will be ready to start the new site just down the road in Yeppoon

Location: Harris Crossing, Townsville

Start Date: October

Apply Now – Send your resume and a cover letter to Nicola, telling us why you're excited to move to Australia and how your experience makes you the ideal fit.



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