About us
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth.
We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Traffic & Events, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.
The next step in your career starts here...
We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager - Specialist to lead the operational performance of our specialist business managing branch and installation teams and contractors across Engineering Solutions, Traffic & Events, Industrial Services and Power & HVAC.
This role has up to 50 direct reports.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring our specialist operations are equipped to deliver safe, efficient and consistent customer outcomes.
As the operational counterpart to our Solutions Sales Team, you will be responsible for aligning operational capability, fleet readiness and workforce planning with customer demand.
You'll oversee branch performance, improve operational efficiency, drive compliance and ensure specialist solutions are delivered safely on time and to the highest standard.
This is a senior leadership role requiring regular travel, strong stakeholder engagement and a passion for building high-performing teams and operational excellence.
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to lead and influence a growing specialist business across multiple product lines
Senior leadership role with a direct impact on operational strategy and business performance
Competitive salary package and company vehicle
Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities
Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Employee benefits including salary packaging, discounts and wellbeing initiatives
The chance to work with Australia's leading equipment and solutions provider
What you'll bring to the role




Demonstrated experience leading a strong safety-first culture across operational, branch or field-based environments
Proven success managing fleet, labour, scheduling and service delivery to achieve customer and business outcomes
Strong operational leadership experience across multiple sites, branches or regions
Ability to lead, coach and develop operational leaders and high-performing teams
Experience managing fleet readiness, branch compliance and installation delivery simultaneously
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer commitments, operational capability and resource planning
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across operational, sales and support functions
Experience within Traffic & Event Solutions, Engineering Solutions (Water & Structural), Industrial Services, Power & HVAC, construction, hire, infrastructure or related industries will be highly regarded
Relevant tertiary qualification, trade background or equivalent operational leadership experience
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.
We're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation.
We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn't stop there.
Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture.
Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
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📌 Coates Career Opportunities Regional Manager - Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Coates
📍 New South Wales