Job Description

1d ago , from GemLife Administration Pty Ltd

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Ready to take ownership of civil infrastructure delivery across one of Australia's fastest-growing residential developers?

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GemLife is seeking an experienced Civil Operations Manager to lead the performance, value management and delivery of civil infrastructure across our expanding national development portfolio. This is a rare opportunity for a senior civil construction professional who understands how projects are built from the ground up and can identify smarter, more efficient ways to deliver exceptional outcomes.

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About Us

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GemLife is one of Australia's fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. Known for architecturally designed communities, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences, we are proud to be a newly ASX-listed business built on passion, integrity, and respect.

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As a fully vertically integrated company, we deliver everything end-to-end from land acquisition and approvals to development, construction, and operations. Behind it all is a high-performing team of civil experts, architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals working together to create communities of the highest standard.

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Joining GemLife now means being part of an exciting growth journey where your expertise will directly influence how our communities are designed, delivered and developed.

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The chance

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Reporting to the National Civil Construction Manager, you'll play a pivotal leadership role influencing contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders while driving quality, value and performance across multiple large-scale developments.

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This is a hands-on role for a seasoned civil professional who can read beyond the drawings,



challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes before issues arise.

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Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to shape how civil works are delivered across the business while contributing directly to GemLife's continued growth and success.

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Key responsibilities

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- Overseeing and mentor Area Managers delivering external contractor projects.
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- Oversee coordination of Civil, Electrical, Structural, and Landscape contractors with consulting teams and development managers.
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- Oversee self-performed project delivery of ready to build serviced lots across multiple SEQ resort sites.
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- Lead regular site inspections and civil coordination meetings.
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- Review civil design documentation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, constructability and value through alternative design solutions and delivery methodologies.
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- Provide expert input on bulk earthworks, roads, stormwater, sewer, water reticulation, electrical and comms trenching, retaining and other civil elements.
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- Assess flood modelling, site levels and ground conditions to identify and mitigate potential construction risks.
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- Review civil drawings, tender packages and specifications for accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
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- Partner with internal design, development and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes and alignment across all stages of delivery.
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- Support a culture of safety by promoting awareness and compliance with Gemlife Groups Work Health and Safety Management system.
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The successful applicant will bring:

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- 10+ years' experience in civil construction and infrastructure delivery, ideally across both contractor and client-side environments
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- Proven success managing civil contractors and large-scale infrastructure packages
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- Strong experience reviewing, interrogating and improving civil designs and documentation
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- Demonstrated expertise in value engineering, cost optimisation and risk mitigation
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- Extensive knowledge of earthworks, stormwater, roads, sewer, water reticulation and associated civil infrastructure
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- Strong understanding of Queensland development and compliance requirements
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- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive better project outcomes
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- Degree or Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
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- Current drivers licence and Construction White Card
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Why Join GemLife?

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- Influence the delivery of civil infrastructure across a growing national development portfolio
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- Join a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation entering an exciting new chapter
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- Work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in shaping civil delivery outcomes
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- Flexible start and finish times
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- Competitive remuneration package + company vehicle provided
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- Access to Flare retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidies, and corporate uniform allowance
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- Be part of a certified Great Place to Work
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We only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Residents or candidates with full Australian work rights, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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📌 Civil Operations Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 GemLife
📍 City of Gold Coast