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
The Regional Engineer is responsible for managing projects and maintaining systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations across a defined region. This dual role is critical to driving operational efficiency, minimising downtime, and supporting strategic business outcomes.
Working closely with Health and Oils and Technical Services teams, you will help ensure waste is processed safely and efficiently while contributing to capital projects and key operational decisions.
We’re hiring for 3 exciting fixed-term contract roles, available for 6 or 8 months across 3 locations, Silverwater, Unanderra and Sydney CBD.
What you will do
In this role, you’ll own technical performance across operations, applying hands-on expertise to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability. You’ll translate data and insights into practical actions that drive real business outcomes.
You will play a key role in engineering, maintenance, and project delivery by:
About You
You are a technically strong, solutions-focused chemical engineer who thrives in complex, process-driven environments. You bring a proactive mindset, strong safety focus, and the ability to collaborate and influence across teams.
Why join Cleanaway?
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.
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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.
