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.

Our Industrial Waste Services (IWS) division is the largest provider of specialised industrial solutions nationally. As a trusted partner to some of Australia’s largest organisations from a variety of sectors, including mining, oil and gas and infrastructure, IWS aims to deliver quality and valued services through innovative and sustainable industrial solutions.

IWS’ people-centred approach ensures the availability of a highly trained workforce that delivers valuable expertise through our specialised service lines such as high-pressure water jetting, resource recovery via vacuum loading, non-destructive digging, hydro demolition and more across base load contract and project scopes.

Based at South32’s Worsley Alumina Refinery, the Branch Manager is accountable for managing all operations within the Branch whilst delivering the required level of service to the customer and ultimately the achievement of operational targets.

About the role:

• Drive a culture of compliance and safety by working with managers to ensure effective risk and compliance initiatives and programs are established and promoted throughout the company.
• Ensure that appropriate performance reviews, talent management and succession plans are in place to maximise engagement and retention of employees, utilising HR support, as required.
• Ensure the appropriate equipment is available for use to do the work required by our customers. 
• Prepare and compile routine and ad hoc reports on existing and potential business.
• Partner with Commercial Finance Manager to drive data integrity and process improvements for growth in market.
• Monitor and manage activities of the Branch and be accountable for the overall operational and financial performance including Profit and Loss reporting, budget preparation, forecast reviews, financial performance and achieving agreed financial/operational targets for the Branch.
• Manage costs of the Branch with an ongoing priority on cost reviews, reduction programs and cost-conscious behaviour within the Branch team to maximise the profitability of the operations.

About you:

You will likely be an innovative thinker with a calm management style who is used to responding to client demands, ideally from a heavy industry background such as construction, resources, or industrial waste services.

• Contract management experience.
• Experience and understanding of industrial relations.
• Strong track record of safety leadership and performance.
• Significant experience with P&L management, with strong results.
• Significant experience in managing operational departments and / or businesses.
• Extensive experience in influencing/negotiating internally and externally.

Why Cleanaway:

• Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
• Strong job security: high growth Australian-owned essential service business.
• Australia’s largest waste management company: career progression and development opportunities.
• Sustainability is taken seriously at Cleanaway: contributing to reducing waste for the planet.
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and flexible working arrangements.
• Great company benefits: Company share scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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