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 your chance to step into a visible, high-impact leadership role where your voice, experience, and leadership style will truly shape how a business operates.

You’ll lead a diverse and supportive team of around 25 operations and administration professionals, creating a workplace where safety, collaboration, and performance go hand in hand. With responsibility across two regional sites, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable services to the community while building a strong, inclusive team culture.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, operational performance, and continuous improvement—while being supported by experienced central teams across safety, fleet, and environment.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading and supporting your team across the Warrnambool and Hamilton branches, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Overseeing day-to-day operations across a complex, multi-service site, including a public-facing transfer station and council contracts
• Championing safety and wellbeing, creating an environment where people feel confident to speak up and go home safe every day
• Managing fleet and site operations, ensuring vehicles and equipment are safe, compliant, and well maintained
• Driving operational performance, balancing service delivery, efficiency, and cost management
• Owning the branch financials (P&L), with support and guidance to help you succeed
• Collaborating with internal experts across safety, environment, and fleet to ensure best practice outcomes
• Contributing to local projects and improvements, with the opportunity to influence how things are done

About you:

• Solid prior experience in managing unionised, 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.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

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.