Job Description

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.

Operations Manager | Transfer Station & Resource Recovery

Lead. Inspire. Drive Operational Excellence.

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can inspire teams to deliver exceptional results? If you're passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

As a leader in the waste management industry, we are committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Transfer Station and Resource Recovery site, with responsibility for operational performance, customer service, compliance, and financial outcomes.

This hands-on leadership role will see you driving a positive safety culture, leading site operations, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire a team to achieve operational excellence and high performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture where safety is always the number one priority.
• Drive operational performance by developing and implementing strategies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, while monitoring KPIs and operational metrics to identify opportunities, improve outcomes, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage weighbridge operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient site traffic flow.
• Take full accountability for site budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and P&L performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with other transfer stations to share knowledge, drive consistency, and promote best practice across the business.

About You

You are a confident and capable leader who can build strong relationships, influence teams, and foster a high-performance culture. You enjoy working alongside your team while maintaining a strategic focus on safety, operational performance, and business outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading operational teams in a supervisor, site manager, operations manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience within the Waste Management, Industrial Waste, Resource Recovery, Logistics, Transport, Manufacturing, Quarrying, or similar operational environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with a passion for driving a positive safety culture.
• Experience managing budgets and financial performance, including P&L accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and departments, identify and resolve problems effectively, make sound decisions, and implement practical solutions.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Why join Cleanaway?

• A close-knit team – Join a small, supportive crew backed by a broader network of experienced colleagues who are always ready to lend a hand.
• Make a real impact – Be part of a team that contributes meaningfully to your local community.
• Competitive salary package – Enjoy a generous and rewarding remuneration
• Join a high-growth, ASX 100-listed business – Be part of a company with big goals and the momentum to match.
• Ongoing training – We’ll support your continued learning every step of the way.

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 or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.