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.

Municipal Contract Manager – Lead from the Front and Drive Cultural Change

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you have the resilience and motivation to drive real cultural change? If you’re ready to take charge and make an impact, this is your opportunity to lead a major municipal waste contract and shape the future of our operations.

The Opportunity

As our Municipal Contract Manager, you’ll take ownership of waste collection and resource recovery services for a key municipal council contract. This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch role—you’ll be out in the field, working closely with teams, building strong relationships, and ensuring seamless, high-performing operations.

This role is for someone who’s resilient, proactive, and thrives on challenges. You’ll be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality services while fostering a collaborative, engaged workforce that embraces change and accountability.

Please note this is a 6 Month Fixed Term Opportunity

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Inspiring through action – Oversee the contract and ensure KPIs and service levels are exceeded, not just met.
• Driving cultural change – Build a strong, engaged team and create a high-performance culture.
• Being on the ground – Work closely with the Branch Managers, Supervisor and Drivers, understanding challenges firsthand and providing real-time support.
• Building strong relationships – Act as the main point of contact for council partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and transparency.
• Ensuring safety & compliance – Keep operations aligned with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Managing budgets & performance – Keep a sharp eye on costs, identify efficiencies, and drive improvements that make a real impact.

About You

• Experienced & adaptable – You have a background in operations management within waste, transport, logistics or manufacturing.
• A true leader – You know how to build, motivate, and manage teams while fostering a collaborative and positive culture.
• Resilient & hands-on – You don’t shy away from curve balls, instead, you tackle them head-on and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Relationship-focused – You’re skilled at managing stakeholders, particularly within councils and government.
• Commercially savvy – You understand budgets, contract performance, and efficiency drivers.

Why join Cleanaway? 

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and 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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