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.

This is a rare opportunity to join a national organisation where your leadership and expertise will directly influence operational performance, safety, and long‑term fleet strategy. We are seeking an experienced Fleet & Logistics Manager to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across our national fleet operations.

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fleet & Logistics Manager to lead and evolve our national fleet capability within the Collections & Services division.

In this senior leadership role, you will shape how one of Australia’s largest and most complex fleets operates — ensuring assets are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and future-ready. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operational leaders, translating strategy into real-world outcomes that improve reliability, utilisation, and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complexity, enjoys influencing at scale, and wants to leave a tangible legacy across safety, performance, and sustainability.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet assets are available, compliant, and fit‑for‑purpose across diverse operations
• Driving utilisation improvements and reduce idle assets through effective allocation and substitution planning.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and escalate emerging safety and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Fleet Build & Delivery to align asset specifications with operational needs.
• Provide insights for tenders, business cases, and lifecycle modelling.
• Manage hire, rental, and substitution strategies for cost, risk and service continuity.
• Support trials of alternative fuels and new technologies aligned with decarbonisation goals and operational efficiencies or safety improvements.
• Analyse financial performance and drive cost, reliability, and downtime improvements.
• Conduct supplier and workshop reviews to maintain strong governance and quality outcomes.
• Oversee asset onboarding and disposal with strong governance and data accuracy.
• Coach and support operational teams to uplift fleet capability nationwide.

 

About You

You are a strategic, forward‑thinking leader with deep experience in fleet, asset, or operations management. You excel in complex environments, bring strong commercial acumen, and influence effectively across diverse stakeholders. You have a calm, credible leadership style with the ability to lead through change and balance risk, compliance, and service delivery

You bring:

• Experience managing large, mixed fleets (heavy vehicles, mobile plant, light vehicles).
• Expertise in asset management, logistics, operations, or engineering.
• Proven success improving fleet utilisation, workshop performance, and lifecycle outcomes.
• Experience in regulated industries (waste, transport, mining, utilities, construction).
• Knowledge of alternative fuels (EV, LNG, hydrogen, biofuels) and sustainability strategies.
• Strong data and analytical capability, with confidence using Microsoft Office and fleet systems
• Familiarity with DAMS/AMS/CMMS systems, telematics, and fleet analytics tools.

 

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• 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.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

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.

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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