Senior Education Officer

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

In this pivotal role, you'll lead a team of Resource Recovery Officers, ensuring they are supported, resourced, and empowered to deliver community education and engagement outcomes. You'll work closely with councils, internal Cleanaway stakeholders, and our Sustainability team to drive continuous improvement in contamination reduction, data insights, and education strategies. This position is a 12-month maternity leave contract with the potential for extension or future opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of resource recovery and environmental education — combining leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic influence.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and support the Resource Recovery Officers to deliver high-quality education and engagement programs.
• Liaise with councils and multiple internal teams to ensure contractual and sustainability objectives are met.
• Analyse data and prepare monthly reporting and insights for councils to support process improvement and contamination reduction.
• Coordinate and communicate between internal and external stakeholders to deliver consistent and effective resource recovery messaging.
• Support and contribute to strategic sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the region.
• Act as a key contact for council and internal sustainability discussions.

About You

• Strong background in environmental education, sustainability, or waste/resource recovery.
• Proven experience in team leadership or coordination, with the ability to mentor and support others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in presenting to external partners such as councils.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills — comfortable interpreting and presenting data insights.
• Highly organised, proactive, and passionate about driving sustainability outcomes.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive 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.

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.