About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Join our Hillsdale depot as a Branch Manager, where you’ll lead waste collection and resource recovery services for a significant local council contract. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee service delivery, compliance, financial performance, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring that operations are efficient, safe, and aligned with sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Oversee the waste management contract, ensuring all KPIs and service levels are met.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the operations staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Work closely with depot supervisor and drivers to maintain efficient daily operations.
• Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and build a safety-first culture within the team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage contract budgets, monitor costs, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance service delivery and sustainability initiatives.

About You

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams to achieve performance goals.  
• Proven experience in an operations management role within logistics or an industrial environment is desirable. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on continuous improvement and operational optimization.  
• Strong safety leadership with a functional knowledge of HSE legislation and safety management systems. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Why join Cleanaway? 

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more! 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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