General Manager (WA)

Employee Matters; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A peak body for an industry association in Western Australia is seeking a General Manager to lead operations, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. This high-impact leadership role involves managing financial growth, driving member engagement, and strengthening industry relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven senior leadership experience and strong commercial acumen. Applications from Australian citizens or permanent residents only.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in an association, member-based, or industry organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated P&L experience.
• Excellent relationship-building and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead WA operations and implement strategic plans aligned with national goals.
• Manage full P&L accountability to ensure financial growth.
• Drive membership acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Strengthen relationships with government and industry bodies.
• Oversee sponsorship partnerships and new commercial opportunities.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing local team.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building skills

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of WA’s business landscape

Job description

Drive business strategy - State leadership role

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is the peak body for the Australian electrical and communications contracting industry. The Western Australian branch supports members state-wide, providing expert Technical, WHS, Legal and Workplace Relations advice.

We’re seeking a General Manager to lead NECA’s operations, strategy, and stakeholder engagement in Western Australia. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines strategic direction, business development, and member engagement with industry representation at the highest levels.

About the Role

Reporting to the NECA WA Council (President) and working closely with NECA’s national leadership, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading WA operations and implementing strategic and business plans aligned with national goals.
• Managing full P&L accountability to ensure financial growth and sustainability.
• Driving membership acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Strengthening relationships with government, industry bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Overseeing sponsorships, partnerships, and new commercial opportunities.
• Leading and developing a small, high-performing local team.

About You

You’re a dynamic, commercially minded leader who thrives in stakeholder-rich environments.

You bring

• Proven senior leadership in an association, member-based, or industry organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated P&L experience.
• Excellent relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Sound knowledge of WA’s business and government landscape.
• (Desirable) Familiarity with the electrical, construction, or trades sectors.

Note on background: While knowledge of the electrical contracting or related industry is respected, we strongly encourage applications from proven leaders from any sector who possess deep experience and success in leading within a complex or federated governance model.

We can only accept applications from Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What are your salary expectations for this role?
• Please confirm your working rights for Australia (only applications from citizens or permanent residents will be considered)