Leading Hand Electrician

Who are we? 

QA Electrical 

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing Electrical, Renewable Technologies, EV Charging Infrastructure, Data and Project Management Services providers.

We have been in business for 17 years, with 9 offices where we deliver services across Australia and New Zealand.

What we do

We deliver expertise and services in commercial and industrial electrical, data cabling networks, and renewable power infrastructure solutions. Our safety-first team prides itself on delivering high quality and competitive solutions to our valued customers.

Who are our customers?

Our customers are diverse and include local, state, and federal government, health, education, building, manufacturing, retail, warehousing, industrial, commercial, utilities, critical infrastructure, and agriculture sectors.

Our People and Culture  

We proudly promote Safety First in everything we do and as part of our culture.

We embrace being a culturally and gender diverse, talented national team who strive for excellence in all they do.

We adopt and implement the latest technology and systems to efficiently manage the field teams service delivery and reporting.

We support the communities we are part of through ongoing sponsorship programs. 

We promote and support our people collaborating across the country to share new ideas, opportunities, solutions, and initiatives.

We sponsor and support social clubs and employee initiatives that create great teams and relationships.       

Our people are encouraged to participate in workgroups that make a difference to our customers, our business our people and our community.   

Our people build long term career succession and development pathways within the organisation that are fostered, encouraged, and developed.

We provide our people with specialist and technical support across Australia to help them be successful in their roles.    

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Leading Hand Electrician to join our growing Melbourne Team on a full-time basis, reporting to the Service Delivery Manager you will be responsible for providing electrical depth and experience across our continually growing client base of projects and service contracts.

Ability to operate autonomously as needed and think on your feet to solve problems and find solutions is something you enjoy and are comfortable with. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of projects and service maintenance delivery, strive to deliver quality workmanship on time and on budget results. 
• Prepared to lead by example and happy to work on the tools when and as required. 
• Prepare clear work tasks for tradespeople and apprentices on-site.
• Conducting electrical and lighting works, switchboard installations, data works, across various facilities within government, commercial, health, retail, education, DC’s and critical infrastructure.    
• Maintain a high level of commitment to safety during work tasks. 
• Accurate and detailed note writing on all jobs completed. 
• Mentoring and training junior tradespeople and apprentices. 
• Excellent abilities in presenting and communicating with clients, team, and management.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• 5 plus years’ experience as a qualified electrician within the commercial industry is preferred.
• Past experience project managing an advantage.
• Must have a valid Victorian A Grade electrical, data, open cabling, and driver’s licence.
• Sound working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000:2018.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment. 
• High attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Ability to solve problems and find solutions. 
• Ability to read and interpolate electrical drawing packages.
• Capable of maintaining your cool under pressure.
• Ability to provide clear and concise directives to electricians and apprentices.
• Ability to manage team productivity and find efficient methods of work delivery and installations.
• Some experience in using Microsoft applications such as email, word, excel, Teams and app based systems.

Please submit your cover letter and up to date CV addressing our key criteria and highlighting any past client and project experience.  

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Thankyou for considering QA Electrical as your next employer.