Queensland Building & Construction Commission – Townsville QLD

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional service outcomes?The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a motivated and capable Operations Team Leader to join our Regional Services leadership team in Townsville. This is an exciting chance to provide leadership, technical guidance and operational oversight while contributing to the delivery of customer-focused and regulatory outcomes across the region.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity based in Townsville for a 12-month period from 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2027, with flexible work arrangements available.

About the role

As the Operations Team Leader, you will lead and support a team responsible for delivering operational and service outcomes across Regional Services. You will play a critical role in coordinating workflows, monitoring performance, managing risks and ensuring quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating team workflows, priorities and workloads to achieve agreed service and performance objectives.
- Providing operational leadership, coaching and technical guidance to support team effectiveness and capability development.
- Monitoring operational performance, analysing trends and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and business outcomes.




- Managing complex and escalated matters to achieve positive customer and regulatory outcomes.
- Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Providing operational insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making by the Regional Manager.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build effective working relationships.
- Sound judgement and decision-making capabilities when managing complex or sensitive matters.
- A commitment to delivering customer-focused outcomes and fostering a positive team culture.
- The ability to drive continuous improvement and support capability development within a team environment.

While not essential, experience working within a regulatory, compliance or government service delivery environment will be highly regarded.

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📌 Operations Team Leader (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Building And Construction Commission
📍 Townsville