Electrical Manager

Rashi Joshi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Fuel card

Company phone

Uniform provided

Leadership and management training

Administrative and operational support

Job summary

Hays Trades & Labour is partnering with a Canberra-based trade services provider to appoint an Electrical Manager to build and lead a residential electrical division. You will mentor electricians and apprentices, establish processes, and oversee growth while delivering high-quality workmanship.

The role requires an unrestricted electrical licence and proven leadership in residential services, with a focus on client relationships and safety.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Electrical Licence.
• Extensive experience within residential electrical services.
• Previous leadership, management or business-building experience.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop tradespeople and apprentices.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality workmanship and high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Building, leading and mentoring electricians and apprentices.
• Establishing systems and processes for a growing electrical department.
• Providing technical advice and operational support when required.
• Reviewing quotes, job reports and completed works.
• Assisting with scheduling and resource planning.
• Visiting sites to resolve technical issues and support field staff.
• Developing team capability and driving performance.
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication

Planning and organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

The Electrical Manager wanted to build and lead a high-performing residential team in Canberra. Your New Company Hays Trades & Labour is partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing Canberra-based trade services provider. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Manager to establish and lead a residential electrical division. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced electrician looking to transition into a senior leadership role while remaining closely connected to the industry.

Your New Role As the Electrical Manager, you will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing residential electrical team while overseeing the growth and success of the division.

Your duties will include:

• Building, leading and mentoring electricians and apprentices
• Establishing systems and processes for a growing electrical department
• Providing technical advice and operational support when required
• Reviewing quotes, job reports and completed works
• Assisting with scheduling and resource planning
• Visiting sites to resolve technical issues and support field staff
• Developing team capability and driving performance
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional customer service
• Promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality and professionalism

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Current unrestricted Electrical Licence
• Extensive experience within residential electrical services
• Previous leadership, management or business-building experience
• Strong ability to mentor and develop tradespeople and apprentices
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to delivering quality workmanship and high customer satisfaction

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary package exceeding $150,000 including superannuation
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Fuel card and company phone
• Company uniform provided
• Ongoing leadership and management training
• Strong administrative and operational support
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Opportunity to build and grow your own division within an established business
• Supportive team culture and regular social events