
Cleanaway Waste Management transforms 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!
Based in Maddington, WA, we are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Operations Manager to lead our Parts Washer business across Maddington and Kalgoorlie. Supporting customers in the automotive, manufacturing, engineering and mining sectors, our service includes supplying, installing and routinely servicing industrial parts washing equipment at customer sites. You will lead a small team of approximately six to seven people, coordinate safe and reliable service delivery, strengthen customer relationships and help grow the business across Western Australia. This is primarily a Perth-based role with occasional travel to Kalgoorlie.
You will be responsible for:
You are a practical, customer-focused operational leader who enjoys being close to the action rather than managing solely from behind a desk. You know how to organise people and service activities, bring teams together through change and turn improvement opportunities into results. Experience in a transport depot, manufacturing plant, industrial service operation or similar environment would position you well for success.
What you will bring:
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established service operation, shape a positive team culture and play a meaningful role in its next phase of growth across Western Australia.
Why join Cleanaway?
We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.
As 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. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.
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 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.
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.
#LI-RS1

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited is Australia’s largest, publicly listed waste management company.
With over 10,000 employees in more than 350 locations across Australia, we work with a diverse range of customers from small businesses through to government agencies and large multi-national clients.
We believe that all waste is a resource and aim to incorporate recovery, recycling and reuse throughout our operations and those of our clients.
The Cleanaway difference is our dedicated team of highly trained in-house experts, who proudly deliver tailored solutions to our customers each and every day.
Our areas of expertise include:
General waste management and recycling services – including collections for homes and businesses; recycling and resource recovery; waste transportation, processing and disposal; and management of recycling facilities and landfills.
Industrial services – including management of liquid and hazardous waste; industrial cleaning, high pressure water blasting, vacuum loading, emergency spills response, hydro excavation and site remediation; collection, re-refining, recycling and sale of hydrocarbons and cooking oils; workshop waste solutions including parts washing; and plastic waste equipment manufacturing.