Branch Manager

Cleanaway Waste Management; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking an experienced Branch Manager for our Bathurst NSW operation, overseeing a team of 30+ across operations, admin, and subcontractors. You will drive safety, compliance, and peak operational performance across Bathurst, Dubbo, and Mudgee regions.

You will lead day-to-day activities, align fleet maintenance, coach leaders, and manage P&L to achieve stretch targets, while fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading 30+ staff across operations and admin.
• Strong fleet management and maintenance knowledge.
• Proven ability to drive safety, compliance and performance.
• Experience managing P&L and costs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day branch operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and full compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law.
• Oversee staff and fleet activities, ensuring vehicles are well-maintained, compliant, and operating effectively.
• Coach, mentor, and empower your team to reach operational KPIs and uphold strong safety standards.
• Champion a safety-first culture, proactively managing safety initiatives, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage branch financial performance, including P&L oversight, cost control, and driving operational results.
• Coordinate workshop and fleet maintenance, working closely with third-party contractors to ensure timely and compliant servicing.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Safety management

Fleet management

P&L management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/logistics/operations 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 are looking for an experienced and people-focused Branch Manager to lead our Bathurst branch, with operational oversight across Dubbo and Mudgee. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love building strong teams, and enjoy the challenge of driving operational performance, this is your chance to step into a strategic leadership role.

As our Branch Manager, you’ll lead a diverse group of 30+ team members, spanning operations, administration, and subcontractors. Your leadership will ensure our services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a positive team culture, improving operational processes, and driving sustainable business growth within the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day branch operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and full compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Law.
• Oversee staff and fleet activities, ensuring all vehicles are well‑maintained, compliant, and operating effectively.
• Coach, mentor, and empower your team to reach operational KPIs and uphold strong safety standards.
• Champion a safety-first culture, proactively managing safety initiatives, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage branch financial performance, including P&L oversight, cost control, and driving operational results.
• Coordinate workshop and fleet maintenance, working closely with third‑party contractors to ensure timely and compliant servicing.

About You

• A degree in business, logistics, operations management, or a related field is desirable; alternatively, strong relevant experience managing operational teams will also be highly regarded.
• You have strong fleet management and maintenance knowledge, with the ability to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• You’re skilled at managing complex branch operations, with a clear understanding of safety, compliance, and service excellence requirements.
• You’re comfortable overseeing financial performance, including P&L responsibility and cost management.
• You’re a natural communicator who can build rapport across all levels—staff, contractors, leadership—and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Why join Cleanaway?

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
• Career development opportunities
• 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 [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Applications close: 05 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy No: 525538

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bathurst NSW Australia

Categories: Management