Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.
Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.
Are you ready to lead the charge in sustainable waste management? Veolia is seeking a dynamic Regional Collections Manager to oversee our waste collection and transport activities in Victoria.
In this pivotal role, you'll ensure safe and efficient operations, drive financial performance, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge systems and procedures, all while contributing to a cleaner environment. If you're passionate about sustainability, have a knack for operational excellence, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Join our team and help shape the future of resource management in Victoria!
Lead a capable and high performing team
Work with an organisation with a proud safety culture
Varied and diverse sites and contracts
Reporting to the Collections Services Manager - Northern Region - You will be responsible for:
Operational Management - including ensuring operations are safe, legally, environmentally and ethically compliant, sufficiently resourced and delivered to budget
Leading a team of high performers to a continuing high standard and achievement of goals, as well as maintaining positive relationships with operational teams, Fleet, Procurement, sales, administration and compliance.
Ensuring excellent working relationships with customers and other key external stakeholders
Strategy and planning to contribute to ongoing business development and maintaining awareness of internal and external considerations, market trends, business intelligence and opportunities for innovation
Finance management and reporting including regular financial and operational reports, assistance with budgets, adherence to governance and financial modelling of strategic plans and cost saving initiatives
Tertiary qualifications in business or relevant experience
A high focus on leadership and development of teams
Demonstrated success in managing safety and environmental matters
A current drivers licence
Excellent communication skills and a high interpersonal approach
Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance
At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:
Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.
Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.
Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers
We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.
Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information
Veolia Australia and New Zealand is a leading provider of environmental solutions across water and wastewater services, industrial cleaning, waste management and resource recovery and energy services.
Veolia employs over 7,000 people across 150+ locations within Australia and New Zealand, working with heavy industry, retail and commercial businesses, governments and communities to deliver innovation and sustainable solutions that are needed today, with the vision for tomorrow. Veolia's divisions also hold certification across Safety AS/NZ 4801, Environment ISO 14001 and Quality 9001.
