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≈ $54k – $117k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Cairns)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 27, 2026. Cleanaway scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Cleanaway is an Australian waste management company headquartered in Melbourne, providing general waste and recycling collection, organic, liquid and hazardous waste services, medical waste, oils, industrial services and resource recovery for councils, businesses and government agencies. It is the largest waste management company in Australia, is listed on the ASX and employs more than 10,000 people across a national network of depots, transfer stations, landfills and recycling plants. It hires rear, side and front lift and liquid waste truck drivers, transfer station and plant operators, operations supervisors and managers, environmental technicians and sales and safety staff.
  • Permanent - Full-time position - Cairns, QLD
  • Competitive salary package
  • Day Shift,
  • Fast-paced, hands-on role coordinating day-to-day operations

Your new role:

  • Drive operational efficiencies within the team, continual review and improvement of collection runs and service delivery
  • Develop and mentor a collaborative, efficient and engaged team.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of the day-to-day operations of driver runs
  • Ensure all pre-start, post-run, and minor day-to-day maintenance tasks are carried out on all equipment
  • Lead a high level of customer service within the collection teams, investigate and resolve service issues
  • Consult with line management in the development and management of operational targets
  • Enforce and monitor all NHVR regulations
  • Manage and prepare detailed reports on labour efficiencies and overall cost management
  • Lead performance management investigations and outcomes

Your skills and experience:

  • Experienced Supervisor with a transport & logistics background,
  • Exposure to and knowledge of comprehensive safety management systems
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire teams.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of HSE and environmental legislation
  • Knowledge of the NHV legislation
  • A passion for safety and sustainability
  • Heavy Rigid driver’s licence is desirable, but not essential

Why Cleanaway:

  • Full-time, permanent role
  • Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided.
  • Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and well-being of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
  • Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
  • Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
  • Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work.

Who we are:

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

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.

Don’t waste another minute - come and join us in our exciting journey towards a sustainable future! Simply click the Apply button below or visit www.cleanaway.com.au and let's make a positive impact together!

https://www.cleanaway.com.au/

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