Job Description

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Lead the Cairns branch's day-to-day operations, bringing together people leadership, safety, customer service and commercial performance. This role would suit an experienced people leader who builds genuine relationships, earns trust and leads alongside their team.

• Lead and develop the team, building engagement, accountability and a strong performance culture.
• Champion safety and compliance, ensuring effective risk controls and safe operating practices across the branch.
• Oversee daily operations, equipment availability and service delivery to meet customer commitments and operational targets.
• Manage branch costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance, working towards agreed business targets.
• Build productive relationships with customers, regional leaders and support teams across Fleet, HSE, Finance and HR.

About You

You bring proven operational leadership and a genuine commitment to developing people. Your experience may come from outside the waste industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and developing people through coaching, feedback and clear accountability.
• Experience managing operational functions and delivering reliable service and performance outcomes.
• Commercial awareness of costs, productivity and business performance, with initiative to implement practical improvements.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in waste, transport, recycling or resource-related operations would be an advantage but is not essential, we'll help you develop the technical knowledge you need to be successful in this role

Why join Cleanaway?

We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Cleanaway is a national, high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 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.

• 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

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.

Our recruitment process may involve 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.

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 and let's make a positive impact together.