Senior Project Engineer

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About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

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 8,000 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

As a Senior Project Engineer at Cleanaway, you will play a key role in driving improvements and innovations in the design of solid waste projects nationally. You will partner with internal customers and stakeholders, to optimise engineering design, support safe and sound project delivery, and shape sustainable solutions. This is a role where your leadership, influence, and collaborative skills will shine – and where your input makes a meaningful difference.

Your Key Contributions Will Include

• Supporting the design and development of engineering solutions for waste processing systems, and facility layouts
• Collaborating on initiatives that improve site layouts and processes
• Helping business partners shape practical and innovative proposals
• Leading the safe, efficient and effective delivery of projects – while working internal teams, customers, and contractors
• Translating project briefs into engineering scopes plus detailed CAD and other plans – in partnership with stakeholders and consultants
  
  

About You

Working within a small, supportive and nationally dispersed team, the ideal candidate is an inspired, self-motivated and experienced professional with a willingness to develop expertise within the waste industry.

Ideally, You Bring

• A degree in Engineering – we welcome diverse disciplines
• 10 plus years' local experience within Project Engineering or Project Management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidentially across all levels
• A team oriented, customer-centric mindset, with a passion for achieving shared outcomes
• Ability to work with professional and operational staff in a brown field or green field environment
• Flexibility and curiosity to learn about the waste industry – even if you are new to it
  
  

Why join Cleanaway?

• Hybrid working options, with flexibility to work from home or different sites
• Paid parental leave and a culture that supports work/life balance
• A safe end welcoming workplace, where your well-being comes first
• Opportunities for technical, leadership and professional development
• A supportive team environment, where your voice and ideas are valued
• Career in a high growth, Australian business
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more.
  
  

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, genders, 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.

Applications close: 29 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Vacancy No

522047

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Kent Street NSW Australia

Categories

Engineering, Scientific & TechnicalSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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