General Manager

CTE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 200-250K AUD

Performance bonus

Equity participation

Job summary

CTE Australia is seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead its five business units—Projects & Engineering, Auditing, Refrigeration & Electrical, Training, and Equipment Wholesaling—across hazardous areas, high voltage, and broader electrical compliance. The role reports to Directors and focuses on growth, culture, and regulatory excellence.

Ideal candidates bring senior leadership, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of electrical compliance, WHS, and ISO/ASQA standards, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or Business-related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Management or MBA.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ASQA standards an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: set direction across five divisions and allocate resources.
• Commercial Performance: manage divisional budgets, drive revenue growth and margin.
• Governance & Compliance: ensure WHS, electrical standards, ASQA, IECEx/AS/NZS 60079 and Australian Standards.
• Business Growth: expand capabilities with existing clients and pursue new opportunities.
• Leadership: mentor divisional leaders and act as an ambassador for CTE externally.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering (Electrical)

Business Management

MBA or equivalent

Job description

CTE Australia is seeking an accomplished and commercially focused General Manager to lead the next stage of growth and development of our specialist electrical compliance business. Operating across Hazardous Areas, High Voltage and broader electrical compliance disciplines, CTE Australia provides specialist technical services, engineering, auditing, training, field services and equipment solutions to clients operating across a variety of sectors.

Reporting to the company Directors, the General Manager will have overall responsibility for the performance, strategic direction and continued development of CTE Australia's five key business units: Projects & Engineering, Auditing, Refrigeration & Electrical, Training, and Equipment Wholesaling.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong combination of commercial acumen, operational leadership and technical credibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing these diverse but complementary business units together under a clear strategy - strengthening operational performance, developing our people, maintaining the highest standards of technical and regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.

A key focus of the role will be ensuring that CTE Australia continues to be recognised as a trusted authority in electrical compliance. The General Manager will work closely with business unit leaders, technical specialists, clients and industry stakeholders to ensure our services remain technically demanding, commercially competitive and responsive to the evolving needs of industry.

Key responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership: Setting direction across all five divisions, managing resource allocation, and ensuring alignment with CTE's business objectives and client commitments.

Commercial Performance: Developing and managing divisional budgets, driving revenue growth, margin performance, and workforce planning in conjunction with the Finance Director and HR.

Governance & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, electrical safety standards, ASQA requirements for the RTO, IECEx/AS/NZS 60079 for the Auditing division, and all applicable Australian Standards.

Business Growth: Expanding CTE's capabilities with existing clients, pursuing new opportunities across all five divisions

Leadership: Managing and mentoring divisional leaders, building a high-performance culture, and acting as a key ambassador for CTE externally; with clients, regulators, and the broader market.

About you

Capable of operating confidently at both strategic and operational levels

Able to develop the business and its market position while maintaining a strong understanding of the technical, safety and compliance standards upon which CTE Australia's reputation is built

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred), Business Management, or a related field

Experience:

Proven track record managing and delivering across electrical contractors and engineering teams in a multi-disciplinary environment

Compliance:

Current Queensland Driver's Licence

Current QLD Electrical Licence or Electrical Contractor Licence

Postgraduate qualification in Management or Business Administration (MBA or equivalent)

Certification in project management (PMP, Prince2, or similar)

Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Experience with ASQA-registered training organisations and the Standards for RTOs 2015

Exposure to hazardous area (EEHA / IECEx) inspection and auditing environments

What's on offer

CTE Australia offers a highly competitive executive remuneration package reflecting the seniority and scope of the role:

Base salary 200-250K (negotiable, aligned to experience, leadership capability, and divisional performance)

Performance bonus opportunities tied to divisional and business outcomes

Equity participation available for the right candidate

The opportunity to lead a well-established, specialist business through its next growth phase, with genuine autonomy to shape strategy across five business units

About us

CTE Australia is a specialist electrical compliance business operating across Hazardous Areas, High Voltage and broader electrical compliance disciplines. We provide specialist technical services, engineering, auditing, training, field services and equipment solutions to clients operating across a variety of sectors.