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 Mandurah, WA, the Operations Manager is accountable for achieving targets for operating efficiencies, productivity, equipment utilisation, while ensuring that commercial and operational performance targets are met.
- Provide frontline leadership to a diverse team of ~50 employees across the Southwest portfolio.
- Drive a culture of compliance and safety to ensure effective risk and compliance initiatives are established and promoted.
- Ensure that appropriate performance reviews, talent management and succession plans are in place to maximise engagement and retention of employees.
- Ensure that operational requirements are met with available assets.
- Monitor and manage the operational activities of the Branch and be accountable for the overall operational performance including with a key focus on value drivers.
- Manage a substantial local government waste services collection network.
- Ensure that compliance and governance requirements are well managed.
- Identification and implementation of operational efficiencies to achieve exemplary customer service practices and meet contractual obligations within financial and operational targets
- Work with customers and the Sales team to maximise revenue growth opportunities (organic and new business)
- Ensure site equipment is purchased, maintained and operated appropriately in accordance with requirements, and identify additional equipment needs to provide effective service delivery
- Investigate, report and manage vehicle incidents/accidents, property damage and personal injury
About You
Our ideal candidate will be a commercially focused, process-driven, people leader, ideally with relevant industry experience (Transport, Waste Management, FMCG etc) with excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills. This role would suit a Senior Operations Supervisor looking for the next career step and will act as the 2IC to the Branch Manager, as required.
- Managing operational departments in a blue-collar environment
- Leadership ability and track record in safety leadership and performance
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and influencing skills – ability to manage expectations
- Demonstrated experience with managing tight timeframes
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communication channels with stakeholders
Why join Cleanaway?
- Attractive salary package
- Career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- 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.
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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