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.

Our Industrial Waste Services (IWS) division is the largest provider of specialised industrial solutions nationally. As a trusted partner to some of Australia’s largest organisations from a variety of sectors, including mining, oil and gas and infrastructure, IWS aims to deliver quality and valued services through innovative and sustainable industrial solutions.

IWS’ people-centred approach ensures the availability of a highly trained workforce that delivers valuable expertise through our specialised service lines such as high-pressure water jetting, resource recovery via vacuum loading, non-destructive digging, hydro demolition and more across base load contract and project scopes.

The Opportunity

This is a unique and high-impact opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to play a pivotal role supporting operational delivery across multiple high-risk and large-scale industrial client sites throughout Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Based in Perth and working with the Regional Managers and Branch Managers, this role will act as a key connector between Contract Managers, and Operations, ensuring project delivery runs to plan across complex, multi-site campaigns. From shutdown coordination and regional service delivery to resource planning and stakeholder engagement, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing multiple programs of work simultaneously.

Your ability to plan ahead, stay across competing priorities, and bring operational structure to fluid environments will be critical. Travel across regions will form a regular part of this role, so flexibility and a willingness to be on the ground where the work is happening is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide program and operational support across multiple client sites, coordinating with contract and branch managers to assist with mobilisation, delivery, and demobilisation of services.

• Lead and support the planning and execution of project shutdown campaigns, ensuring alignment to readiness frameworks and resource allocation plans.

• Partner with managers and local teams to track project performance, identify risks, and contribute to ongoing improvement of delivery standards.

• Assist in the development of costed plans, resource scheduling, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure assets (people, fleet, and equipment) are available and fit-for-purpose.

• Provide tactical input into bids and tenders by assessing methodology, resource plans, and constraints early in the project lifecycle.

• Engage regularly with regional stakeholders to offer project support, technical insight, and process guidance across a portfolio of dynamic, high-revenue sites.

• Navigate and influence within a matrix-style environment, bringing cross-functional teams together to deliver cohesive outcomes.

About You

• 5–7 years' experience in operational or project management roles, ideally within large-scale industrial, oil & gas, or infrastructure environments.

• Comfortable with regional travel and working across multiple client sites and states.

• Practical experience working on or around operational sites, able to read the environment, ask the right questions, and understand the moving parts of service delivery.

• Strong understanding of matrix organisations and the ability to build relationships and navigate decision-making in complex structures.

• Technically minded with sound commercial judgment and strong process mapping skills.

• Confident decision-maker who can assess project risks, analyse data, and support delivery teams with clarity and focus.

• Proficient with project planning tools, Microsoft Excel, and formal reporting practices.

• Adept at balancing competing priorities, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, 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, 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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