General Manager Recycling

1 week ago

Wayville, Australia Scouts SA Full time

Posted: 07/04/2025

Closing Date: 07/05/2025

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office - Wayville

Job Category: Executive

About Us

Scouts SA is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation, with local and national impact. We inspire young people to learn new ways to build resilience, friendships and a taste for adventure. We do this by managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, which includes recycling in both South Australia and Queensland, retail, and activity centres and campsites in the Adelaide Hills and Riverland regions.

Our culture encourages teamwork in a fun environment. You’ll join a passionate team driven by our dedication to creating a positive impact within our community.

Do you have what it takes to lead a thriving, innovative, and industry-leading recycling operation? Scouts SA is looking for an inspiring and results-driven General Manager Recycling to join our team. With a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational management, this role offers you the chance to drive transformational growth, champion sustainability, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're passionate about making a difference, embracing new challenges, and leading a high-performing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you

As the General Manager Recycling, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Scouts SA’s recycling operations continue to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and industry excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll oversee a dedicated team of managers and drive initiatives that improve efficiency, profitability, and compliance with key legislation, such as the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). Key responsibilities include:

- Ensuring operational excellence through innovation, process improvement, and resource optimisation.
- Proactively identifying and capturing growth opportunities within the recycling industry.
- Developing strategic partnerships with stakeholders to enhance Scouts SA’s recycling reputation.
- Championing risk management, compliance, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices.
- Driving financial sustainability and achieving key performance targets.
- Fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture within recycling operations.

This role is your chance to shape the future of recycling, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and leave a lasting impact on the community and environment.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- Proven leadership experience, ideally within recycling, logistics, or manufacturing, with a strong track record of delivering growth and operational excellence in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Commercially astute, with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, with a preference toward Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards and Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams and deliver meaningful cultural and operational transformation.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong history of delivering on financial and performance targets through effective planning and execution.
- Qualifications in Business Management, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field (highly desirable)

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