Residential Site Manager

GemLife; Westbrook; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vehicle/allow6

Long-term single-site work

Career and leadership development

Fitness Passport membership

Australian Top 50 Builder

Great Place to Work organisation

Head Office support

Proven build timeframes

Job summary

GemLife, Australia's leading over-50s luxury residential communities, is seeking an experienced Residential Site Manager for our Toowoomba Cotswold Hills project. You will run the site, manage trades, and drive the 16-week build program to deliver top-quality homes on schedule.

Join a team supported by Head Office and a proven construction model, with long-term regional opportunities and a strong safety culture. Sponsorship is not available; Australian working rights required.

Qualifications

• QBCC Supervisor Licence required.
• Experience delivering residential construction on multi-home sites.
• Trade background (carpentry preferred).
• White Card and valid Driver Licence.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements.
• Experience leading residential construction teams.
• Competent IT skills, exposure to Onsite Companion a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations, ensuring on-time delivery of homes to high quality and safety standards.
• Manage Plant Operators, Labourers and Contractors; coordinate trades.
• Lead a production build flow within the 16-week program.
• Collaborate with Head Office and Business Development Manager for resourcing.

Skills

QBCC Supervisor Licence

Residential construction experience

Carpentry background

White Card

Driver Licence

WHS compliance

Leadership of residential teams

Onsite Companion IT skills

Tools

Onsite Companion

Job description

Are you an experienced Residential Site Manager with a track record of delivering high-quality homes in a volume-building environment? Join our Cotswold Hills community in Toowoomba and play a key role in bringing luxury over-50s living to life.

QA Build is the powerhouse behind the construction of GemLife communities. With a commitment to excellence and efficiency, QA Build is shaping the future of luxury living and vibrant communities for the over-50s. Our expert teams deliver quality-built villas for our resort developments, achieving impressive build times of just 16 weeks.

Our Cotswold Hills community will feature 205 homes and offers approximately 2.5 years of work on the one site, with additional neighbouring developments providing a further 5 years of future opportunities in the region. You'll work alongside an experienced Area Construction Manager with more than 10 years at GemLife, bringing extensive operational knowledge and strong relationships with local trades and suppliers.

You will be responsible for running the site, managing Plant Operators, Labourers and Contractors to deliver homes on time to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who makes sound decisions, communicates effectively and identifies issues early. Experience managing multiple homes in various stages of construction within a production or volume building environment is highly desirable.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated Head Office team including Estimating, Drafting and Building Administration, as well as an on-site Business Development Manager who assists with trade engagement and resourcing. This allows you to focus on delivering quality homes within our proven 16-week build program.

Essential Requirements

• QBCC Supervisor Licence
• Residential construction experience
• Trade background (carpentry preferred)
• White Card and Driver Licence
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements
• Experience leading residential construction teams
• Competent IT skills, ideally with exposure to Onsite Companion

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on leadership style
• Calm under pressure
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and accountable, with a commitment to follow through
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, vehicle provided or allowance, and retail benefits
• Long-term work at a single location, with future projects in the region
• Career and leadership development opportunities
• Access to subsidised Fitness Passport membership with hundreds of facilities nationwide
• Working for an Australian Top 50 Builder
• Be part of a certified Great Place to Work organisation
• Strong Head Office support and established construction systems
• Proven construction model delivering industry-leading build timeframes

Why Join GemLife?

We're a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. You’ll play a key leadership role delivering premium residential communities, while enjoying the stability of a long-term project pipeline and the convenience of working from the one location.

We only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.