CEO, Waste & Resource Recovery Innovator

NORTHERN ADELAIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management organization in Australia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to guide the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. The role demands extensive experience in complex service delivery, particularly within waste management or related fields. The CEO will be responsible for setting strategic direction, leading operations, and fostering innovation in resource recovery. Applicants should hold relevant degrees and demonstrate strong stakeholder influence and governance capability. This engaging role requires excellent leadership in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Accomplished executive with a proven track record in waste management, resource recovery, or local government.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic clarity are essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Set and champion NAWMA’s strategic direction.
• Lead a high‑performing workforce and culture.
• Oversee operations, assets, major projects and partnerships.
• Drive innovation in recycling, energy recovery, and circular economy.
• Build relationships with councils, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Provide public leadership in a changing regulatory environment.

Skills

Complex service delivery

Stakeholder influence

Exemplary communication

Governance capability

Education

Qualifications in engineering, environmental science, business, or related discipline

Job description

A leading waste management organization in Australia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to guide the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. The role demands extensive experience in complex service delivery, particularly within waste management or related fields. The CEO will be responsible for setting strategic direction, leading operations, and fostering innovation in resource recovery. Applicants should hold relevant degrees and demonstrate strong stakeholder influence and governance capability. This engaging role requires excellent leadership in a dynamic regulatory environment.