Cleanaway Waste Management logo

Operations Supervisor

Cleanaway Waste Management
Department:Operations
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newcastle
Location:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$70,000 - A$85,000
Skills:
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTTEAM LEADERSHIPSAFETY COMPLIANCELOGISTICSPROBLEM-SOLVINGCOMMUNICATION
Share this job:

Job Description

Posted on: April 5, 2025

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 HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally. The Opportunity Are you ready to lead a team and drive efficient operations in waste collections? Join our team in this newly created role. In this role, you’ll ensure that our services are delivered safely on time, and to the highest standards, positively impacting our customers and the community. Key Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

  • Oversee daily rear lift and side lift collections operations, including rostering, route planning, and monitoring driver performance.
  • Supervise, support, and motivate a team of drivers and collections staff, fostering a positive and safety-focused work environment.
  • Conduct daily pre-starts, safety briefings, and toolbox talks to keep the team informed and focused on safety and compliance.
  • Perform fatigue, mass and speed audit checks and provide driver coaching and training as required.
  • Address operational issues promptly as needed to meet customer demands.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate records and reports.

About You

  • Proven experience in an operations or supervisory role, ideally within a logistics, or waste management environment is desirable.
  • Heavy rigid (HR) driver's license is highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach, and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to resolving operational challenges.
  • Strong commitment to safety and compliance, with experience conducting safety briefings and managing incident reports.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with team members and handle customer inquiries professionally.

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 inclusion@cleanaway.com.au . Join us on ourexciting journey towards a sustainable future. Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together. Applications close: 30 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Vacancy No 520121 Work Type Permanent - Full Time Location: Beresfield NSW Australia, Newcastle NSW Australia Categories Management

Originally posted on LinkedIn

Apply now

Please let the company know that you found this position on our job board. This is a great way to support us, so we can keep posting cool jobs every day!

Cleanaway Waste Management logo

Cleanaway Waste Management

View company page
AustraliaJobs.app logo

AustraliaJobs.app

Get AustraliaJobs.app on your phone!

SIMILAR JOBS
Evoenergy ACT logo

Protection and Control Technician

Evoenergy ACT
Just now
Operations
ON-SITE
Greenway, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
CERTIFICATE III SYSTEMS ELECTRICIANHIGH RISK LICENSEELECTRICITY NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE+3 more
Vertical Scope Group logo

Change Manager - TSPV - Canberra

Vertical Scope Group
Just now
Operations
ON-SITE
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
ITSMITILSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT+4 more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo

Program Manager, Region Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2 days ago
Operations
ON-SITE
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTPROJECT MANAGEMENTSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT+6 more
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations logo

Senior Analyst and Program Reporting Officer

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
2 days ago
Operations
ON-SITE
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
STRATEGIC ASSESSMENTANALYSISNEGOTIATION+4 more
Nine logo

Account Executive - Digital & Publishing

Nine
4 days ago
Operations
HYBRID
Mount Coot-Tha, Queensland, Australia
COMMUNICATIONMEDIA SALESCAMPAIGN COORDINATION+2 more