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 

Join a high-performing team and play a key role in elevating environmental safety, compliance, and risk management at our Kwinana Packaged waste site. This is a hands-on leadership position supporting critical operations while driving continuous improvement across environmental and HSE performance. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead environmental risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. 

• Develop and enhance standards and critical controls for environmental and HSE risks. 

• Drive the environmental component of EPA licence amendment applications, variations, and works approvals. 

• Support HSE strategy and local execution plans. 

• Oversee internal inspections, audit schedules, and contribute to external audit activities. 

• Manage environmental monitoring programs for sitespecific requirements. 

• Coordinate and track training programs aligned with organisational values and risk priorities. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of up to eight chemists. 

 

About You 

You’re a proactive problem solver with strong chemical technical capabilities and a natural ability to build relationships across operational environments. You bring: 

• A qualification in chemistry, science, or a related field. 

• Experience in landfill, gas, hazardous liquids, stormwater, or similar environmental domains. 

• Background in highrisk heavy industry. 

• Practical experience in environmental management. 

• Demonstrated incident investigation and root cause analysis skills. 

• Competence in developing and implementing safe work practices. 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

• Leadership capability with proven coaching and mentoring experience. 

 

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.  

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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