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:

We seek a collaborative and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead the Fraser Coast Alliance. In this role, you will drive alignment with the Alliance Charter's objectives and lead the way in operational innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

Reporting to the Alliance Leadership Board (ALB), you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and outstanding customer service across all Council-operated facilities within the Alliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead with Purpose: Build a culture of safety, compliance, and customer service, inspiring your team to achieve shared goals.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee the management of sites, equipment, and activities, ensuring operations run efficiently and align with financial and governance requirements.
• Focus on Sustainability: Advance waste and resource recovery strategies, driving forward innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Foster Team Growth: Develop and manage a skilled, high-performing team that delivers on Alliance objectives.
• Drive Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve processes and resource recovery initiatives to deliver impactful results.
• Maintain Financial Accountability: Manage budgets effectively and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

About You
You are a collaborative leader with a track record of managing diverse teams and delivering sustainable results. You bring:

• Leadership Experience: At least five years of experience in senior roles, managing multi-disciplinary teams (including professional and operational staff) within council or related environments.
• Effective Communication Skills: Confidence in influencing, negotiating, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in managing budgets and monitoring financial performance across multiple facilities.
• Knowledge of Waste Operations: An understanding of waste management or resource recovery operations is highly regarded but not essential.

We value leaders who bring a growth mindset, care about their team’s success, and are committed to driving positive change for our communities.

Why Join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a growing Australian business
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Employee benefits, including company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, and private health insurance discounts

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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