Senior Operations Leader — Electrical Contracting

Aligned Recruit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Recruit seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Victorian operation, overseeing commercial, project delivery and people leadership. This hands-on role reports to the State Manager and drives growth, quality and operational excellence across Victoria.

The position is based at Fairfield, VIC, and offers a competitive remuneration package with superannuation. You will guide project managers and field teams, ensure safety and compliance, and strengthen tender strategy for future

Qualifications

• Five+ years of operational, project management or supervisory experience in electrical contracting or construction, including HV/LV work.
• Three+ years of project management experience with knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS and contract delivery.
• Current electrical licence, manual driver licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and service portfolios.
• Set priorities and coordinate labour, equipment, materials and logistics.
• Review programs, productivity, costs and KPIs to keep delivery and margins on track.
• Drive commercial performance through budgets, forecasts, variations, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Partner with HSEQ to maintain AS/NZS 3000, WHS and licensing compliance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical licence

White Card

Tools

simPRO

Job description

Aligned Recruit seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Victorian operation, overseeing commercial, project delivery and people leadership. This hands-on role reports to the State Manager and drives growth, quality and operational excellence across Victoria.

The position is based at Fairfield, VIC, and offers a competitive remuneration package with superannuation. You will guide project managers and field teams, ensure safety and compliance, and strengthen tender strategy for future