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

This is not a typical operational role — it’s a chance to take full ownership of a major, high-volume landfill facility at Kemps Creek, a site that plays a vital role in enabling Greater Sydney to function every day. You will lead diverse teams, guide long-range planning, and embed best practice operational standards across safety, environmental compliance, engineering controls, and site optimisation.

The scale, community importance, and technical complexity of this asset demand a leader of exceptional calibre: someone who thrives on challenge, thinks strategically, and balances commercial acumen with a deep commitment to environmental and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a significant landfill site, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Implement and maintain robust safety systems and environmental controls
• Manage and develop site personnel, including workforce planning and coverage during absences
• Oversee landfill cell development, filling strategies, and optimisation of airspace utilisation
• Monitor and manage leachate, landfill gas, and associated environmental systems
• Resolve operational issues proactively while maintaining service delivery and regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in site performance, efficiency, and cost management

About You

• Tertiary qualified in Engineering (Civil/Environmental), Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing landfill or heavy industrial operations, ideally within a regulated environment
• Proven ability to lead, develop and coordinate site-based teams, including managing coverage and continuity during absences
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance, regulatory requirements, and operational governance
• Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to manage day-to-day operational challenges effectively
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving performance, managing costs, and improving operational efficiency.

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.

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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