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

The Chemical Specialist offers expert guidance on chemical processes, ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant handling, treatment, and disposal of chemical waste.  This role is crucial in driving innovation, maintaining regulatory compliance, and optimising chemical processing methodologies to support safe and sustainable waste management practices. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitoring compliance, conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Serving as a technical expert for chemical processes in waste treatment facilities. 
• Acting as a key contact for all operational staff, ensuring all chemical processing is aligned to safety, environment and efficiency objectives.
• Reviewing all chemical processing as required in the work instruction review. 
• Applying metrics and analysing performance data, troubleshooting issues and streamlining operations.
• Providing input on how to safely and environmentally improve financial outcomes for waste processing

About You

You are a critical thinker with a technical and curious mindset who enjoys solving problems within a collaborative team.  Additionally, you will also possess.

• Hands-on experience in managing compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards.
• A relevant Science or Engineering Degree and demonstrated relevant industry experience.
• Sound knowledge of waste industry applicable regulations, HSE and process workflows.
• Solid understanding of chemical laboratory principles, protocols, and methodologies.
• Experience in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks related to safety, quality, and regulatory chemical compliance. 
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• The ability to work on several initiatives and prioritise appropriately, project and planning skill.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career opportunities in 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 below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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