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 are seeking an experienced and strategic People Change Lead to drive the people-related change agenda across a large-scale enterprise transformation. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the design and implementation of future-fit operating models, structures, and roles, ensuring the organisation is enabled for long-term success.

The ideal candidate will bring a rare blend of HR business partnering, organisational design, and transformational change leadership experience, with a proven track record of successfully influencing senior executives and guiding organisations through complex change. This role is a 9-month contract with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of all people-related change activities within the enterprise transformation program.
• Develop and implement organisational design strategies that align with business goals and support future operating models.
• Shape and deploy best practice role design, workforce structures, spans of control, and accountability frameworks.
• Partner with senior executives and HR Business Partners to understand strategic imperatives and translate them into actionable change strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of change impact assessments, and support the business in executing on these aligned to project delivery timeframe.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing thought leadership and challenge on organisational effectiveness, people risks, and transition planning.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Communications, and Transformation teams to ensure alignment and integration of change efforts.
• Track and report on key change milestones, risks, and adoption metrics, ensuring timely interventions as needed.

About You

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in HR business partnering, organisational design, and people change leadership, ideally within complex, matrixed enterprise environments.
• Proven capability in leading large-scale transformations with a focus on operating model and structural redesign.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and engage at C-suite and executive leadership levels.
• Demonstrated success in managing ambiguity and driving clarity, alignment, and engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join Cleanaway? 

• Competitive daily rate
• Flexible work arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive work environment. 

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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