We have the workshop, the crews, the plant, the client list and four decades of completed jobs behind us. What we need is a currently licensed QBCC builder to step into the nominee supervisor role on the company licence.
Please note: you must already hold a current QBCC licence covering Builder — Restricted to Special Structures (Shade Sails). This is not a role we can support someone through the application process for — we need a licence holder now.The opportunity — pick the one that suits your stage of lifeOption 1 — Operations Manager (full-time, permanent)
Step into a senior leadership seat in an established business. You'd act as nominee supervisor on the company licence and run the operational side day to day:
- Supervision and technical sign-off across shade sail installation, fabrication and footings
- Scheduling crews, subcontractors and installs
- Site inspections, stage checks and quality control
- Tendering, quoting support, contract administration and client liaison
- Mentoring installers and fabricators, and building the next layer of leadership
- Compliance — QBCC, WHS, engineering documentation, certification
Competitive package, negotiable on experience. Vehicle, phone and the autonomy to run the department your way.
Option 2 — Advisory Nominee (part-time, retainer)
Semi-retired, running your own show, or simply not looking for another full-time job? We're open to a genuine advisory arrangement: you hold the nominee supervisor position, and we structure a real, workable supervisory role around a monthly check-in and an agreed monthly retainer.
To be clear about what this is and isn't — QBCC requires a nominee supervisor to actually supervise the technical conduct of the business. We're not looking to rent a licence number. We're looking for an experienced licence holder who will:
- Review and sign off on technical documentation, methodology and engineering details
- Be reachable for the crews and the office when a call needs making
- Attend a scheduled monthly review — jobs in progress, defects, compliance, safety
- Have genuine authority over technical decisions, backed in writing
We'll do the heavy lifting on administration and record keeping so the role stays light, defensible and properly documented.
What you'll need
Essential — non-negotiable
- A current, active QBCC licence in Builder — Restricted to Special Structures (Shade Sails), or a broader builder class that covers this scope of work
- Licence in good standing and free of any conditions that would prevent you being nominated as nominee supervisor for a company
- Ability to meet QBCC's fit-and-proper requirements
- Permission to work in Queensland
Applications without a current licence number can't be progressed — please don't apply if you're still working toward the ticket.
What we'd love to see
- Membrane and tensioned fabric structure experience — patterning, tensioning, hardware, cable and bracket detail
- Steel fabrication and erection background
- Working knowledge of AS 1170 wind loading, footing design and engineering certification
- A track record you can have verified by a referee licensed at the same or a higher level
Why this role is worth a look
- 40 years of trading history — established client base, repeat commercial and government work, no start-up risk
- A rare, specialised licence class with very few holders in Queensland — your ticket has real value here
- Genuine influence, not a figurehead position
- Flexibility on the shape of the arrangement — tell us what works for you and we'll build around it
How to apply
Send your CV together with:
- Your current QBCC licence number and licence class (required — applications without one won't be shortlisted)
- Whether you're interested in Option 1 (Operations Manager), Option 2 (Advisory Nominee), or would consider either
- Two or three projects that best show your supervisory and management experience
All applications are handled in strict confidence. We're happy to have a quiet, no-obligation conversation first — we understand many of the right people for this role are currently employed or winding down their own business.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Murarrie QLD 4172
