Branch Manager

Cleanaway; Albury City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Lavington operation in the Albury–Wodonga region. You will oversee a team of 50+ staff, drive safety, compliance and performance, and manage the branch P&L with a focus on cost control and customer outcomes.

As a national ASX-listed leader in waste management, you will build strong relationships with councils, customers and internal stakeholders, champion safety initiatives, and lead through periods of transition while delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large operational and frontline teams in logistics or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and compliance discipline.
• Experience managing P&L, contracts and operational performance.
• Ability to lead through change and complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the branch with a focus on safety, efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee fleet operations and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and mentor the team to meet KPI and safety standards.
• Balance safety, people, and commercial outcomes in P&L management.
• Collaborate with fleet, commercial and resource recovery functions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

P&L management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Job description

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Lavington operation, servicing the broader Albury–Wodonga region. You’ll lead a team of more than 50 employees, supported by four direct reports across operations, administration and the liquid treatment plant.

This is an opportunity for an established operational leader who is comfortable managing complexity, leading large frontline teams and building strong relationships with customers, councils and internal stakeholders. You’ll bring a calm, confident leadership style and the ability to balance safety, compliance, people and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law.
• Oversee staff and the branch's fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are maintained and compliant with regulations.
• Coach and mentor the team, ensuring they are equipped to meet operational KPI and safety standards.
• Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and build a safety-first culture within the team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage the branch’s profit and loss (P&L), focusing on cost control, financial performance, and operational results.
• Partner effectively across fleet, commercial, resource recovery and other functions to deliver strong customer and business outcomes.

About you

You’re an experienced operational leader who knows how to bring structure, stability and accountability to a complex environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading large operational and frontline teams within logistics, manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex operations environments.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and experience driving compliance and operational discipline.
• Experience managing P&L, contracts and operational performance.
• Demonstrated change management capability and the ability to lead teams through periods of transition.

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

As a national, high growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

• Attractive salary package
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

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.

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.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing *********@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future