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 Cleanaway’s Centre for Sustainability (C4S) and play a key role in helping communities, customers, and internal stakeholders improve resource recovery outcomes and reduce waste to landfill.

Reporting to the National Centre for Sustainability Team Lead, you'll manage a portfolio of sustainability programs that combine stakeholder engagement, project management, education, reporting, and operational collaboration. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, driving outcomes, and influencing positive behavioural change.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead sustainability initiatives including bin tagging, contamination reduction, waste education, and resource recovery programs.
• Manage multiple projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
• Develop strong relationships with councils, customers, community groups, and internal operational stakeholders.
• Analyse program performance and prepare reports, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Coordinate community engagement activities, education sessions, stakeholder meetings, and site tours.
• Manage program budgets and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Create and continuously improve sustainability communications, educational materials, and future program resources.

About You

• Experience in sustainability, environmental services, waste management, operations, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence engaging a broad range of audiences.
• Strong reporting and analytical capability, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Passion for sustainability, community engagement, and driving positive environmental outcomes.
• Valid Driver’s License.

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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