Regional Manager QLD/NT

Regional Manager QLD/NT

G.J. Gardner Homes

Based remotely in Brisbane OR Hybrid basis on the Sunshine Coast

Competitive package + car allowance (or car)

Join G.J. Gardner Homes as a Regional Manager and step into a role where your leadership can shape the future of home building across Queensland and the Northern Territory. As the Regional Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving market share growth, supporting our franchise network, and ensuring unparalleled customer experiences across the region.

About Us

At G.J. Gardner Homes, we're more than just a construction company – we're a Gardner family owned business, led by the second generation of Gardners, with family permeating throughout the business, including our network of locally owned and operated Franchise Owners who are fundamentally running small family businesses themselves. We pride ourselves on “the G.J. way”, where Australians benefit from our local knowledge, how we listen to their needs, provide honest advice and pricing, as well as our flexibility to personalise and shape our homes around them.

About the Role

As our Regional Manager, you will be the key strategic partner for our QLD & NT Franchise Owners, empowering them to achieve local business success while driving regional growth. This role requires a blend of high-level strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management. You will:

• Market Dominance: Lead the charge to become the #1 detached home builder in the region by maximising market share growth.

• Franchise Profitability & Collaboration: Partner closely with Franchise Owners to ensure they are operating highly profitable businesses while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, making G.J. Gardner Homes the most respected builder in each area.

• Business Planning and Review: Develop and execute regional business plans, collaborate on franchise business plans, and conduct regular performance and financial reviews to drive sustainable commercial success.

• Operational & Financial Excellence: Address challenges, provide support, and mentor Franchise Owners to improve business strategies, maintain healthy margins, and ensure operational compliance.

• Franchise Compliance: Ensure Franchise Owners adhere to systems, processes, and legal obligations, maintaining a high standard of business practice.

• Network Growth: Evaluate and support franchise prospects, ensuring positive outcomes for Franchise Owners and contributing to the overall growth and reputation of G.J. Gardner Homes.

This role offers excellent flexibility, allowing you to work either remotely from Brisbane or on a hybrid basis from our Franchisor office in Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast. Because this role supports a vast footprint, extensive regional travel across QLD and the NT will be required to ensure regular face-to-face time with our Franchise Owners.

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a competitive salary package + car allowance (or company vehicle).

• Supportive and collaborative national team environment.

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

• Opportunity to build a rewarding career within a leading national brand.

• Extensive travel opportunities across beautiful QLD and the NT.

• Flexible working models (Remote Brisbane or Hybrid Sunshine Coast) for true work-life balance.

About You

• Construction Growth Expert: Minimum 5 years of experience working with small to medium-sized construction businesses to achieve growth, customer focus, and effective risk management.

• Financially Literate: Strong commercial and financial acumen with a proven capability to analyse business financials, track margins, and ensure small business profitability.

• Regional Sector Knowledge: Strong background within the Queensland and/or Northern Territory residential home building and construction sector.

• Regulatory Sharpness: Solid knowledge of building codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to residential construction projects.

• Industry Astute: Good understanding of industry trends, best practices, and innovations to drive competitiveness within the region.

• Franchise Leader (Desirable): Franchise network leadership experience is highly desirable, or experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.

• Strategic & Performance Driven: Proven track record of delivering business planning, performance management, and demonstrating a strong growth orientation.

• Natural Influencer: Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and communication skills with the ability to build quality, long-term relationships with small business owners.

• Autonomous & Organised: Self-motivated with excellent time management, admin, and organisational skills to work effectively unsupervised.

• Values Driven: A natural affinity with our core values: Act with Integrity, Practice Empathy, Strive to be Better, and Succeed through Collaboration.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant regional construction experience, financial management capabilities, and why you're the ideal leader to drive our QLD & NT network forward.