Working for QBuild
QBuild staff play a vital role in building and maintaining public infrastructure across Queensland.
This includes:
- schools
- social housing
- emergency services facilities
- large-scale capital projects.
QBuild staff are also among the first on the ground in response to disaster events.
They complete repairs and building works to help communities get back on their feet as soon as possible.
Why work with us
We're always looking for motivated and innovative people to join our team. When you work for QBuild, you make a difference to people’s lives and the communities in which they live.
You’ll also understand the importance of our shared values:
- Flexibility – Generous leave entitlements and flexible work options
- Safety – Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.
- Security – We have great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, and provide uniforms, tools, and allowances for relevant roles.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace – We promote the skills and insights of our people irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, or disability.
Visit QBuild careers.
At QBuild, our values are:
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Customers first
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Ideas into action
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Unleash potential
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Empower people
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Be courageous
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Healthy and safe workplace
Read more about the Queensland Government public service values.
Locations
QBuild has more than 1,700 staff and a network across the state. That includes:
- 20 offices
- 35 depots
- 3 Rapid Accommodation and Apprenticeship Centres.
QBuild has a proud heritage of delivering construction and maintenance services to communities, including those in regional and remote areas.
You can:
- find a QBuild office location
- download our office locations map (PDF, 1085.24 KB)
Types of roles
QBuild advertises roles in:
- service delivery
- trades and labour
- apprenticeships
- accounting and finance
- compliance and regulation
- engineering and technical
- projects and programs
- administration
- leadership.
Find a vacancy
Visit SmartJobs and search ‘QBuild’ to find a full list of current vacancies. You can also find more information on trade roles and apprenticeships.
Stay updated about future recruitment and vacancies:
- register your area of interest directly with us
- register for job alerts on Smartjobs
- follow Building for Queensland on Facebook.
Application and selection process
We use a competitive selection process to assess an applicant's suitability. As part of this process, you may be required to:
- submit a written application
- attend an interview (face-to-face or video options available)
- provide 2 referees
- complete relevant tests, e.g. work simulations.
Employee conditions and benefits
When you join QBuild, your pay and employment conditions will be determined by the:
- QBuild Field Staff Certified Agreement 2022 (PDF, 1.1MB)
- State Government Entities Certified Agreement 2023 (PDF, 1.7KB)
- Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services Employees (Queensland Government) Award-State 2016 (PDF, 649KB)
- Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 Award (PDF, 862KB)