Commercial Planning

*Commercial Planning & Forecasting (Supply & Demand) Lead

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

Reporting into the Customer & Commercial function, this newly created role is responsible for establishing Cleanaway's enterprise supply and demand forecasting capability.

What You Will Be Doing

• Establish and own the enterprise supply and demand forecasting framework used across the business

• Develop macro-to-micro forecasting models spanning enterprise, business unit, regional, branch and route levels

• Provide scenario modelling and forward-looking insights to inform pricing strategy, budgeting, re-forecasting and capital investment

• Challenge and escalate growth plans, pricing actions and CAPEX proposals where assumptions do not stack up

• Translate complex analytical outputs into decision-ready insights for GM and executive forums

• Uplift forecasting standards, governance and capability across a matrixed, multi-site organisation

About You

You are a highly analytical, commercially minded professional who thrives in complex, asset-driven environments. You are comfortable operating at enterprise scale while influencing decisions that impact network utilisation, investment and long-term value.

What You Bring

• Strong background in forecasting, economics, actuarial analysis, applied statistics or quantitative modelling

• Proven experience building and applying advanced forecasting models in large, complex organisations

• Hands-on capability with statistical and modelling tools such as Python, R, SPSS, Minitab, Power BI and advanced Excel

• Experience working in asset-intensive, network-constrained industries such as utilities, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing or waste

• Confidence challenging assumptions and influencing senior commercial, operational and finance leaders

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, practical insights that drive better business decisions

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in economics, actuarial studies, statistics, data science, business or a related discipline

• Experience working within a large, matrixed, asset-driven organisation is highly regarded

Why join Cleanaway

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much 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.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

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

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit and let's make a positive impact together.

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Applications close: 12 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy no: 523337

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne VIC Australia

Categories: Management, Finance

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