Operations and Projects Manager

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Joinus 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 CoR 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 insuranceand 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.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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Cleanaway is Australia's leading total waste management, industrial and environmental services company. For more than 50 years we have supported Australian industry, business, government, communities and households – delivering a comprehensive range of solutions that not only offer extraordinary benefits for our customers, but for our communities for generations to come.

An ASX 200 listed company, (ASX: CWY), our team of more than 6,300 highly trained employees are supported by a fleet of over 5,300 specialist vehicles, working from a network of more than 250 locations around Australia.

Our mission is to make a sustainable future possible. To some, waste may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life but we know it has extraordinary potential. We see all waste as a resource, and use our facilities and processes to transform it into valuable commodities for every sector, industry and community.

Cleanaway is Australia's leading total waste management, industrial and environmental services company. For more than 50 years we have supported Australian industry, business, government, communities and households – delivering a comprehensive range of solutions that not only offer extraordinary benefits for our customers, but for our communities for generations to come.

An ASX 200 listed company, (ASX: CWY), our team of more than 6,300 highly trained employees are supported by a fleet of over 5,300 specialist vehicles, working from a network of more than 250 locations around Australia.

Our mission is to make a sustainable future possible. To some, waste may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life but we know it has extraordinary potential. We see all waste as a resource, and use our facilities and processes to transform it into valuable commodities for every sector, industry and community.