Job Capital is seeking an experienced Lead Hand Electrician on behalf of a client in Brisbane, Queensland. This is a senior trades role providing on-site leadership, coordinating daily electrical works and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity across commercial projects.

Role Purpose
The Lead Hand is a senior tradesperson responsible for providing on-site leadership, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring high-quality electrical installations.
The role supports the Foreman or Site Supervisor on medium to large projects and may independently manage smaller projects, typically valued at up to approximately $500,000.

Tasks & responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of electricians and apprentices.
Independently lead smaller projects up to approximately $500,000.
Interpret electrical drawings, plans and specifications accurately.
Plan and sequence tasks to meet project milestones.
Assist the Foreman or Site Supervisor with day-to-day on-site leadership.
Ensure materials, tools and equipment are used efficiently.
Promote and enforce strong safety standards on site.
Ensure work complies with WHS legislation, Australian Standards and National Construction Code requirements.
Complete testing documentation and as-built records accurately.
Mentor apprentices and junior tradespeople.
Support the development of technical skills within the team.
Monitor quality and productivity across allocated work.
Identify and resolve site issues where possible and escalate significant matters appropriately.




Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, supervisors and other site stakeholders.
Maintain a professional standard of conduct and representation on client sites.

Key performance indicators
Performance in the role is assessed across:
Project completion against time and budget.
Cost management.
Task coordination and productivity.
Quality of work and defect rates.
Team support and mentoring.
Safety compliance.
Problem resolution.
Documentation accuracy.
Quality of client interaction.

Qualifications & licences
For deployment in Queensland, the role requires:
Current Queensland Electrical Licence, or eligibility to obtain the required licence.
Construction Induction / White Card.
Current CPR/LVR certification.
C Class Driver Licence.
Reliable transport.
International candidates may be considered subject to qualification verification, Australian skills recognition, applicable Queensland licensing requirements and work-right or visa eligibility.

Experience & skills
Minimum 4–5 years electrical experience.
Solid technical electrical capability.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage smaller projects.




Experience coordinating or supervising tradespeople and apprentices.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Good planning and organisational capability.
Strong understanding of WHS requirements.
Knowledge of Australian Standards and National Construction Code requirements.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications accurately.
Ability to work collaboratively with Foremen, Site Supervisors, clients, contractors and other trades.

Employment conditions & remuneration
Full-time employment.
Indicative remuneration of $50–$55 per hour.
The higher end of the range generally reflects stronger commercial and industrial experience, leadership capability and greater ability to independently manage works, teams or sites. Job Capital Mail - Internationa…
Opportunity to take responsibility for smaller projects and support leadership on larger projects.
Opportunity to mentor and develop apprentices and junior tradespeople.
Further employment conditions will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Important candidate note
This brief has been prepared by Job Capital for confidential candidate sourcing on behalf of a client.
The client’s identity and full employment terms will be provided to suitable shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.
All opportunities remain subject to employer selection, Job Capital assessment, qualification and experience verification, applicable Australian licensing requirements and work-right or visa eligibility.

📌 Lead Hand Electrician (Brisbane)
🏢 Job Capital
📍 Brisbane