Branch Manager

Cleanaway Careers; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Parental leave

Share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Cleanaway seeks a Branch Manager based in Karratha, WA to lead a liquid and materials waste processing site with autonomy and purpose. You will drive safety excellence, cost control, P&L oversight, and continuous improvement while developing high‑performing teams and partnering with Commercial and Finance to enable strategic growth.

This leadership role requires strong commercial acumen and experience in heavy industrial operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading teams in fast-paced, industrial environments.
• Experience managing branch-level P&L and budgeting.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and compliance initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Oversee site performance, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Develop and retain high‑performing teams and succession plans.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Finance to support growth.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in chemistry or engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry-leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Based in Karratha, WA, this Branch Manager opportunity leads a successful liquid and materials waste processing site, with genuine autonomy, accountability, and purpose. You will step into a key leadership role overseeing operations, with a strong mandate to drive safety excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Your ability to lead high‑performing teams, supported by strong commercial acumen and experience in complex industrial operations, will be essential to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and compliance through proactive initiatives, robust systems, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure effective performance management, talent development, and succession planning to drive engagement, capability, and retention across operational teams.
• Partner closely with Commercial and Finance teams to enhance data integrity, optimise processes, and support strategic market growth.
• Oversee the operational and financial performance of the site, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Monitor and manage operational expenses, implementing efficiency and cost‑reduction programs that increase profitability while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

About You

You are an inspired, solutions‑focused operational leader with a proven record of managing complex industrial operations. You balance day‑to‑day site leadership with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring high levels of team engagement, compliance, safety and customer satisfaction.

We’re seeking someone with:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong operational management experience in liquid, material and hazardous waste collection or manufacturing or logistics operations.
• Solid financial and commercial capability, including branch‑level P&L management and data‑driven decision‑making.
• A proactive mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities, and a successful track record of implementing practical and effective operational improvements.
• Hold a suitable qualification in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience in a heavy industrial operational or manufacturing environment.

Why join Cleanaway?

• 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

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks, including, but not limited to, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

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.

Inclusion: 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.