Operational Training Manager

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 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance.  We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Our Environmental & Technical Solutions (ETS) is seeking an experienced Operational Training Manager to join the team. In this newly created role, you will be at the forefront of capability development across Cleanaway's frontline operations. Supported by the wider HSE Operations lead and working in close partnership with our National Training & Capability function, you'll take ownership of delivering business-aligned training strategies that uplift safety, compliance, and performance standards at scale.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape competency-based learning, support enterprise-wide training initiatives, and embed consistent best-practice learning frameworks across a high-risk, dynamic operational environment. You'll play a critical role in forming the Solid Waste Services Operational Training Strategy and delivering key components of the national CWY Training Plan, working across sites and shifts to drive real impact on the ground.

About You

You're an experienced training leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced, and safety-critical environments such as logistics, mining, chemical processing, construction, or waste management, with substantial experience leading competency-based programs, including expertise in dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous substances training. You will bring a strategic focus on building capability within ETS to enable the business to know what a great training system could be and delivering the roadmap to achieve this.

You know how to align teams to deliver practical, blended learning across frontline operations, whether they be in a truck cabin, depot, or high-risk zone. You're confident navigating matrix structures, partnering with a variety of stakeholders, and working with RTOs to ensure quality and compliance.

You bring strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for lifting capability at every level. Most importantly, you lead by example, supporting your team, coaching leaders, and embedding a culture of continuous learning wherever you go.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, 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. 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 below or visit and let's make a positive impact together.