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 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Based in either Melbourne, NSW, or QLD, as a Process Risk Engineer at Cleanaway Waste Management, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our national Process Safety Framework. Working across operations, engineering, HSE, and major projects, you’ll provide technical expertise and practical guidance on hazard identification and risk management.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a Technical Authority for Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), developing and updating Cleanaway’s guidelines and tools.

• Facilitate and oversee critical safety studies (HAZIDs, HAZOPs, Fire Safety Studies, Hazardous Areas Assessments), ensuring recommendations are prioritised and actioned.

• Support our sites and leadership teams by turning process safety events and hazards into practical organisational learnings, drafting bulletins, alerts, and fit-for-purpose standards.

• Maintain strong knowledge of Cleanaway-relevant regulations, codes and industry best practice, ensuring alignment with our HSE Roadmap.

• Lead procurement tenders and partner with 3rd party consultancies on process safety studies, audits, and improvement projects.

This is a high-impact, national role that will directly support Cleanaway’s commitment to safe operations, continuous improvement, and turning waste into resources.

About you

You’re a technically strong and collaborative engineer with a passion for process safety and risk management. You bring experience in hazardous industries, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to communicate with confidence across all organisational levels.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Engineering degree with a sound understanding of principles across multiple disciplines.

• Formal training in HAZOP facilitation (recognised provider).

• Experience facilitating and scribing HAZOPs/HAZIDs across a variety of technologies and contexts.

• Strong knowledge of process safety management practices, regulatory frameworks, and tools (AS, NFPA, EPA, ADG, AS/NZS 60079).

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement PSM practices, draft company standards, and prepare communications/training for diverse audiences (from workshop teams to executives).

• Experience with Management of Change processes, incident investigations, and process safety metrics.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Eligible (or working towards) engineering chartership or accreditation in Australia.

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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