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

Reporting to the Landfill Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of landfill operations, ensuring operational targets, environmental obligations, and customer expectations are consistently achieved. You will lead site teams, contractors, and stakeholders while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily landfill operations to maximise safety, productivity, cost control and environmental compliance.
• Managing landfill infrastructure, construction projects and site development activities.
• Overseeing environmental monitoring, licence compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Driving operational performance through reporting, KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and site financial performance.
• Building strong relationships with customers, regulators, contractors and local communities.
• Ensuring all activities align with Cleanaway's safety and environmental standards.

About You

• Tertiary qualified in Civil, mining, mechanical or environmental engineering.
• Strong leadership capability with experience leading frontline operational teams in landfill, waste, quarry, mining, civil construction, heavy industrial or similar operations.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, safety systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Sound commercial acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills

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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