Operations Supervisor

3 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cleanaway Waste Management Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Afternoon Shift | Compressed work week (includes one rostered weekend day)
  • Competitive salary | Supportive team environment
  • Be a part of this exciting container recycling initiative

The Opportunity
We're looking for a people-focused leader to join our Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) team in Ballarat.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations, leading a small team, and coordinating truck maintenance schedules to ensure smooth, efficient service delivery.

While experience in operations or waste is an advantage, we're most interested in someone with strong people skills, good computer literacy, and the ability to learn new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

  • Lead, motivate and support the CDS team to deliver safe and efficient operations
  • Foster a positive, safety-first culture aligned with Cleanaway values
  • Schedule and coordinate truck maintenance and servicing
  • Navigate and manage operational systems and reporting programs
  • Monitor workflows and assist with daily scheduling and team coordination
  • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

About You

  • Committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – you enjoy developing and supporting people
  • Computer literate with confidence using operational systems and software
  • Ability to learn new programs and processes quickly
  • Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, hands-on environment
  • Understanding of basic maintenance scheduling or equipment programs (advantageous)

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.

Why join Cleanaway?

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
  • Supportive and safe work environment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and 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
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Applications close:
29 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy No
522833

Work Type
Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Ballarat VIC Australia

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