Operations And Projects Manager

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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.
Our Industrial Waste Services (IWS) division is the largest provider of specialised industrial solutions nationally.
As a trusted partner to some of Australia's largest organisations from a variety of sectors, including mining, oil and gas and infrastructure, IWS aims to deliver quality and valued services through innovative and sustainable industrial solutions.
IWS' people-centred approach ensures the availability of a highly trained workforce that delivers valuable expertise through our specialised service lines such as high-pressure water jetting, resource recovery via vacuum loading, non-destructive digging, hydro demolition and more across base load contract and project scopes.
The Opportunity We're seeking a proactive and versatile Operations & Project Manager to join our Industrial Services (IS) team.
This role will be instrumental in providing whole-of-region support, driving standardisation, and managing projects across branches in SA and NT.
Based in Adelaide, SA, reporting directly to the Regional Manager, you'll play a crucial role as a connector between branches, project teams, and customers, while enhancing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This is a diverse and hands-on position, suited to someone with an inquisitive mind and a collaborative approach who thrives in blue-collar operational environments.
Your role will involve guiding branches in best practices to rolling out regional initiatives, supporting tenders, and customer liaison.
Key Responsibilities Include Operational Leadership: Champion standardised planning tools, oversee VMB implementation, and facilitate resource optimisation to ensure efficiency and safety.
Project Management: Own the P&L and operational execution, provide risk control and reporting, interface with branches for regional projects, and lead operational input to bids and tenders.
Safety & Compliance: Drive safety standards, monitor operator training levels, and enhance compliance metrics including DAMS and Co R performance.
Team Development: Support Operations Managers and Supervisors in professional development, enhancing their capabilities and outcomes.
Customer Engagement: Act as a key interface post-award, increasing connectivity and ensuring operational excellence.
Branch Support: Provide coverage for Operations and Branch Managers during absences.
About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Experience: Background in commercial operations, logistics, or maintenance contracting in heavy industrial environments.
Problem-Solving Skills: An inquisitive mind and ability to uncover and act on critical operational details.
Collaboration: A natural ability to work across teams and branches to implement best practices and drive change.
Project Management: Either familiarity/experience with project management fundamentals or a willingness to undergo PM training.
Mentorship: A knack for mentoring and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
Competitive salary package with an annual bonus The opportunity to shape and grow a brand-new position based on your strengths and expertise.
A collaborative and supportive work environment where you can make a real impact.
Flexible working arrangements.
Career opportunities in a high growth, multi vertical Australian ASX100 listed business.
Supportive and safe work environment.
Paid parental leave.
Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more.
Our Process Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, reference checks, 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, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing .
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Vacancy no: 521862 Work Type Permanent - Full Time Location: Wingfield SA Australia Categories Management Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Project Management and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cleanaway Waste Management by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Operations Project Manager" roles.
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