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 10,000 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

Based in Birba Lake, WA, this hands-on, high-impact Branch Manager role carries full accountability for both operational and financial performance across a critical 24/7 site.

You’ll lead a multi-million-dollar operation comprising a wash line, autoclave, Shredding, and a fleet of vehicles. The operation is supported by a workforce comprised of truck drivers and operators, as well as operational leaders and on-site shared services personnel.

Your mission is to set the tone for operational excellence by prioritising safety, building culture, and driving performance through clear, values-led leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading site transformation with full P&L ownership, bringing deep commercial oversight and accountability.
• Driving strategy, culture, and high performance across a critical state-based facility.
• Coaching and developing a diverse workforce, including plant, logistics, operations, sales, and shared services, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a unified direction.
• Building alignment between day-to-day operations and broader business strategy.
• Strengthening environmental, safety, and risk management in a tightly regulated environment, including oversight of Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs), EPA waste thresholds, storage capacity, burn-off limits, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Representing the site confidently across senior leadership meetings, customer engagements, and frontline walk-throughs

About You

Our ideal candidate is a high-performing, values-driven leader who understands that leadership is about presence, consistency, and uniting a team behind a shared goal. You will have shaped culture, lifted capability, and steered performance through complexity and change.

You bring:

• Expert-level experience managing large-scale operations with full P&L accountability, you don’t just understand the numbers; you lead through them.
• Proven commercial acumen with a strong track record of margin growth and operational efficiency.
• Deep understanding of compliance, audit, and risk frameworks, particularly in regulated or industrial settings.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Confidence leading in matrixed or regulated environments. Experience in healthcare, logistics, national DCs, waste services, or similar industries is highly regarded.

You’re not here to maintain the status quo. You’re here to lift the standard and lead meaningful, measurable change.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave eligibility from day one of employment
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, 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, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

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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