Trade roles
There’s plenty of variety for a QBuild tradie, with no two days the same. We offer a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment with continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
Join over 1,900 staff across the state in a role that offers:
- Work-life balance: Including a 9-day fortnight and generous leave.
- Stability: Secure, long-term work with solid pay.
- Progression: Clear pathways for career advancement.
How to join our team
We have positions available across the state for qualified tradespeople. You can apply directly for one of our regional vacancies below or use the search button to view all current opportunities.
Regional vacancies currently open for application:
To see the full list of available opportunities across all locations:
Tip: After clicking the button, visit SmartJobs and enter ‘QBuild’ into the keyword field. To see only trade roles, ensure you check ‘Trades’ in the Occupational group section.
Selection process and updates
We use a competitive selection process to assess an applicant’s suitability. Depending on the role, you may need to provide documents or complete specific tasks; please refer to the individual job advertisement or details.
To stay updated about future recruitment, you can:
Benefits of working for QBuild
There are many benefits to working for QBuild as a qualified tradesperson.
Salary and allowances
On commencement, your salary will be based on your level of skills and qualifications.
After your probation period, you will have opportunities to develop more skills and qualifications and receive a higher salary classification.
Your take-home pay each fortnight will include your base salary, plus a single fortnightly payment and any claimable allowances you are entitled to.
Base salary range
The base salary for fulltime tradespersons is between $2687.30 and $3,595.00 per fortnight (excluding superannuation).
Single fortnightly payment
The single fortnightly payment (SFP) is between $250.90 and $403.70 per fortnight and is dependent on your trade, location, and role.
Other claimable allowances
You may also be eligible to claim the following allowances in certain circumstances:
- distant work (meal and incidental)
- site
- working in the rain
- on-call and call-out
- remote work
- unpleasant conditions
- overtime meals
- weekend work
- excess kilometres
- First Aid
- motor vehicle drawing trailers
- divisional and district parities
- leading hand.
More information can be found in sections 3.9 and 3.11 Allowances and Payments in the QBuild Field Staff Certified Agreement 2022.
Earnings per year
Your annual earnings are determined by your base salary and any trade‑specific allowances. You can view the trade specific salary range before allowances in the relevant SmartJobs advertisement, listed above under 'How to join our team'.
Leave entitlements
All QBuild employees can access leave entitlements. These include:
- annual holiday leave (including 17.5% leave loading)
- personal or compassionate leave
- parental leave
- long service leave
- community service leave.
Superannuation
QBuild pays an employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%, plus an additional $25 per fortnight contribution for field staff.
Work hours
The standard working hours of full-time QBuild field staff are 8 hours 26 minutes per day.
These hours are typically worked over a 9-day fortnight, between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Based on this, you'll also accrue 1 rostered day off (RDO) each fortnight.
Travel
You may be required to travel to worksites throughout your appointed region and other areas of Queensland.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be required for overnight stays for periods up to 3 weeks.
Other benefits
You will be provided with uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools for work.
You may also have access to a QBuild vehicle to perform your work.
Contact us
You can contact QBuild Careers by:
- Phone: (07) 3514 3919
- Email: QBuildcareerstradies@hpw.qld.gov.au