About the role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing assistance with managing and coordinating project management.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce high quality tender and quotation documentation for building projects and prepare accurate and timely estimates, quotations and project trade packages; including material lists and construction programs.
• Provide a level of supervisory services in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild, including assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision and development of office staff, field staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and undertake the delivery of a high quality condition assessment services for QBuild's clients, including inspections/surveys of building elements and construction materials including collecting samples of suspected asbestos containing materials for laboratory testing.
• Undertake inspection services including tenancy management services and maintenance referrals on behalf of Government Employee Housing.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety. Ensure application of Safety Management System, including:
• Participate in and facilitate WHS audits under the direction of the Regional WHS Adviser;
• Undertake on-site WHS inspections including plant and equipment checks;
• Ensure all job documentation includes safework method statement or other risk assessment documentation as appropriate; and
• Promote and ensure a healthy and safe work environment through own practices and education and awareness raising of staff and contractors while working with the Regional WHS Advisor and QBuild WHS Manager to promote a consistent WHS approach in QBuild workplaces.
• Promoting QBuild products and services to existing and prospective clients through regular meetings and established forums, and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging economic, legislative and environmental programs
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff

Required Skills and Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.
• Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
• While not mandatory, a construction industry-related trade qualification would be considered favourably.

Please note: Travel may be an integral activity for this (or as negotiated). The majority of this will be road travel, and there may also be occasions where you will be required to travel by (light) aircraft.
How do I to 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: Applicants must provide a minimum 2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience

If you have any questions about the position/your application please contact Michael Guthrie on 0415 585 862, or email Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/597372/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.