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 10,000 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

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead a diverse team of around 50 operations and admin professionals, driving safety, efficiency, and service excellence across all branch activities. You’ll take ownership of daily operations, ensuring customer expectations are met while achieving key performance and growth targets. Your leadership will shape a positive, high-performing culture that delivers results and keeps our branch running at its best.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, which involves multi-site operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law.
• Oversee staff and the branch's fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are maintained and compliant with regulations.
• Coach and mentor the team, ensuring they are equipped to meet operational KPI and safety standards.
• Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and build a safety-first culture within the team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage the branch’s profit and loss (P&L), focusing on cost control, financial performance, and operational results.
• Working with support functions, fleet, environment and safety to ensure safe and efficient running of the sites.

About you:

• Strong proven experience managing complex, multi-site operations
• Solid prior experience in managing operational teams within the waste, logistics, commercial or Government industry is desirable.
• Understanding of fleet management and vehicle maintenance, with the ability to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Skilled in overseeing complex multi-site branch operations and ensuring all activities align with safety and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience managing a P&L, driving financial performance while overseeing operational costs and maintenance.
• Excellent ability to engage with staff, contractors, and senior management, fostering a collaborative and effective working environment.
• Occasional travel between satellite sites is to be expected.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, 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.