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 8000 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

As a Talent & Capability Specialist/Capability & Learning Specialist at Cleanaway, you will partner with leaders, SMEs, and learning designers to build and deliver leadership development, capability building, and talent pipeline initiatives. Most importantly, this role will assist in defining and clarifying key leadership roles within Cleanaway to ensure we reach our corporate objectives.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing practical, scalable leadership development solutions, and manager resources  
• Working with operational leaders and functional SMEs to establish clear leadership standards, responsibilities and accountabilities for our operational leaders and key support teams
• Building development pathways that integrate formal learning, on-the-job exposure, coaching and mentoring
• Supporting leaders embed Talent Review and Succession Planning process and turn outcomes into targeted, high-impact development solutions
• Engaging directly with Senior business leaders to understand team priorities, skills gaps, and development needs
• Supporting the evolution of onboarding and induction experiences for people leaders
• Influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption of new leadership practices and learning tools

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage, influence and balance diverse priorities and perspectives across business units, Senior leaders, HR, SMEs, and learning designers
• Ability to act as a bridge between key stakeholders and learning designers to translate business needs into practical, fit-for-purpose tools and resources for leaders
• Exceptional communication and change management skills
• Ability to think strategically, while delivering solutions for operational leaders that are pragmatic, focused on skills that matter, and drive real capability and performance
• Expertise in Talent Review and Succession Planning frameworks, designing blended development pathways (including education, experience and exposure) and mentoring and coaching programs
• Experience in leading the implementation of Talent Review, Succession Planning, Career Development, Mentoring and Coaching programs across the enterprise
• Experience working in a large, fast-paced, and decentralised organisation, ideally with dispersed or field-based teams
• Proven ability to facilitate engaging and fit-for-purpose workshops and capability building sessions

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.