Lead Trades & Industrial Recruitment – Melbourne Branch

Tecside; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Commission

Job summary

Tecside in Melbourne seeks an experienced Team Leader to own and drive the Moorabbin branch. You will lead a hands‑on team, nurture client relationships and steer growth across revenue, margins and pipeline while upholding compliance and high service standards.

You will inherit an established team and client base, with the opportunity to shape the branch’s future direction, recruit and develop top performers, and deliver tangible business results through a proactive leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a trades and/or light industrial recruitment desk, team or branch.
• Experience leading recruitment consultants and managing performance.
• Strong understanding of the labour hire and recruitment industry.
• Hands-on approach and ability to recruit, fill roles and manage client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with understanding of revenue, margins, fill rates and pipeline management.
• Confidence building client relationships and conducting face-to-face site visits.
• Knowledge of labour hire compliance, workplace health and safety and relevant award rates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team: manage, mentor and motivate Talent Specialists; set expectations and drive performance.
• Drive recruitment outcomes: stay involved in vacancies; fill trades and light industrial roles efficiently.
• Grow client relationships: regular site visits; identify opportunities to win new business.
• Drive branch growth: own revenue, margins, pipeline activity and overall performance.
• Oversee operations: ensure compliance, reporting, candidate care and client service.
• Lead from the front: foster a positive, high‑performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Trades & light industrial recruitment

People management

Client relationships

Business growth

Job description

Tecside in Melbourne seeks an experienced Team Leader to own and drive the Moorabbin branch. You will lead a hands‑on team, nurture client relationships and steer growth across revenue, margins and pipeline while upholding compliance and high service standards.

You will inherit an established team and client base, with the opportunity to shape the branch’s future direction, recruit and develop top performers, and deliver tangible business results through a proactive leadership approach.