Introduction

Brunel is partnering with a respected developer-builder on the Sunshine Coast to find an experienced Finishes Foreman to lead the delivery of high-quality multi-residential projects. This is your chance to oversee the final stages of standout apartment builds, ensuring every detail is flawless and delivered on time.

What are you going to do

As the Finishes Foreman, you will take charge of all finishing trades onsite, from carpentry and tiling to painting, joinery, and fit-outs. You'll coordinate crews, manage subcontractors, and ensure that every apartment meets premium standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with real visibility and influence on high-impact projects across the Sunshine Coast.

Essential skills and knowledge

Lead and supervise finishing trades to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Coordinate daily work schedules and sequencing of multiple trades.
Monitor and enforce quality control, ensuring finishes meet designs and defect-free requirements.
Maintain a strong safety culture with regular site inspections and toolbox talks.
Work closely with site management to resolve issues and keep projects running smoothly.
Interpret plans and drawings to deliver outcomes that exceed client expectations.
Have a QBCC Site Supervisor license

What we offer

Proven experience as a Finishes Foreman or similar role on multi-unit residential builds.
Strong knowledge of sequencing finishing trades and managing multiple crews.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to premium workmanship.
Excellent communicator with leadership skills to motivate and mentor teams.
White Card and relevant trade or supervisory qualifications desirable.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat.

Closing: 15 March 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-278764

RC

Corporate recruiter

Ryan Connolly

+61 7 3007 7607

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.