Drive better decisions that protect Queenslanders. In this role, you'll lead a major cloud data warehouse and deliver secure, trusted insights that support fair, accountable outcomes across QBCC. You'll take AI ideas from concept to production - balancing innovation with governance and real-world impact. We're looking for a steady, people‑focused leader who brings emotional intelligence, stays calm under pressure and tackles challenges with curiosity, allowing solutions to unfold. If you know how to navigate complexity, work across government stakeholders and deliver results that stand up to scrutiny. Bring your experience to work that matters and see the impact take shape.

This position is based in Brisbane, and flexible arrangements can be considered upon application, including working remotely at a Regional QBCC office in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton Maryborough, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Gold Coast subject to availability. If working from a regional office, travel to the Brisbane office base may be required.

About QBCC

As Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, we play a critical role in protecting people, supporting industry and building trust in a system that touches every part of our community, from safe homes and liveable communities to jobs and economic security.

We support a $69 billion industry by protecting consumers, ensuring the industry is well supported, providing a safety net through the Home Warranty Scheme, and proactively delivering education.

A thriving building and construction industry benefits us all. But it only works when people feel informed, enabled and protected. That's where we come in.

We support industry, protect consumers and uphold standards. We make fair and transparent decisions, deliver services that build trust, and support a strong, sustainable industry.

About the role

In this role offers an opportunity to lead how data and AI drive real decisions across QBCC. You'll take charge of a complex cloud data warehouse - turning raw data into secure, trusted insights that stand up to public sector scrutiny. Partnering with BI analysts and experts, you'll build and deploy AI solutions end‑to‑end, set the standard for scalable, well‑governed design, and create pipelines and platforms that unlock smarter ways of working. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity and delivers impact where it matters most.

About you

You enjoy working where data, people and purpose come together. You've built AI and data solutions on platforms like AWS, Snowflake or similar, and know how to turn ideas into secure, scalable outcomes that people trust. You take ownership, hold high standards around governance and risk, and ideally bring experience from government or the public sector. Just as importantly, you're a calm, thoughtful leader - someone who builds trust, supports others to grow, and stays focused and solutions‑driven when things get tough. Tertiary qualifications in a related field will further strengthen your application.

*Please refer to the attached Position Description for Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes for this role*

Why Join QBCC?

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining how your skills and experience meet the candidate attributes and key outcomes and accountabilities.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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