Operational leadership roles

Lead from the front in a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of Cleanaway’s essential services where you’ll manage teams, systems and performance while building a rewarding leadership career with real progression opportunities.

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Make a real difference as an operational leader

Take pride in an operational role that sees you leading Cleanaway’s day-to-day core activities - managing the systems, people, and processes that keep our services running smoothly and efficiently.

Whether you're responsible for a single team or overseeing multiple operations, Cleanaway’s operational leadership roles are hands-on and high-impact - ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to lead from the front.

As part of the Cleanaway team, you’ll have opportunities to progress your career from frontline roles to Supervisor, Branch Manager, and even General Manager, supported by our best-in-class leadership and development programs designed to help your growth at every stage.

You’ll work alongside skilled, passionate, and safety-focused team members who share your commitment to making a tangible difference across our national network and driving better sustainability outcomes.

Most importantly, the work you do will have a meaningful impact on the communities we support. You’ll guide your teams in servicing our customers, managing waste responsibly, and keeping our environment clean. Throughout your career journey, you’ll receive mentorship, formal training, and progression opportunities to help you get ready for the next step.

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Operational leadership opportunities

Operational leadership at Cleanaway means being close to the ground and playing an integral role in the action, while contributing to mission of making a sustainable future possible, together.

With over 350 sites across Australia and more than 10,000 real people, you could be leading a team, a branch, a state, or a business unit. We offer a wide range of operational roles with clear career pathways, while also providing the opportunity to stay connected to the communities that we serve.

Many of our existing leaders have progressed through the team, starting in frontline roles and moving forward through mentorship, experience, and structured support. No matter your starting point, we are committed to helping you grow.

Operations Supervisor
Be responsible for leading a frontline team and supporting their performance and success, by ensuring all operational tasks are completed in a safe environment.
Operations Manager
Through our operations manager roles, oversee day-to-day service delivery for our customers, operational performance, safety compliance, and team leadership across specific sites.
Branch Manager
Oversee a specific customer contract or an operational site, managing waste collection and resource recovery services from beginning to end. Branch manager roles are hands-on, ensuring day-to-day operations are delivered safely and to a high standard for our customers.
Regional Manager
Lead all operations within an allocated group of regional branches. Take responsibility for managing and optimising waste collection services, ensuring high levels of efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations.
State Manager
Mentor and lead a team of regional managers, while overseeing operations across your state. You’ll focus on driving efficiencies, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering on sustainability objectives.
Regional Manager
Lead all operations within an allocated group of regional branches. Take responsibility for managing and optimising waste collection services, ensuring high levels of efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations.

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Benefits of a Cleanaway career

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Start your Cleanaway career in operational leadership and join a purpose-driven team with clear pathways for progression - where your essential work contributes to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities.

We believe that excellent service delivery begins with our team, which is why we offer a range of benefits that ensure our people feel valued and appreciated, and empowered to progress in their careers. Our benefits include:

  • Industry-leading leadership and development programs.

  • Competitive pay and benefits.

  • Long-term career opportunities with Australia’s largest ASX-listed waste management and resource recovery company.

  • The chance to play a key role in innovation and low-carbon solutions.

  • A meaningful role in Cleanaway’s ongoing journey toward improved sustainability.

  • A diverse range of operational leadership roles across more than 350 sites.

  • The ability to have an impact and make a positive difference to Australia’s waste management and resource recovery sector.

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