Coordinator - Waste Residential

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Newman; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Work from home opportunities

Parental leave & volunteering day

Employee share plan

EAP

Novated leasing/vehicle discounts

Career development pathways

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Floating Waste Coordinator to support the Newman depot, providing coverage for other coordinators during leave or peak periods. You’ll coordinate people, resources and equipment, ensuring client requirements are met reliably and efficiently, with a focus on strong client service and proactive problem solving.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, work-from-home opportunities where feasible, and a pathway for ongoing professional development within the

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and practical decision-making under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients, customers and internal teams.
• Experience in waste or environmental services is valued but not essential.
• Hold a valid C class driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day waste operations to deliver services efficiently and to agreed expectations.
• Work closely with clients and Operations team to communicate priorities and support delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication.
• Act as conduit between client and North West Alliance for all waste management enquiries.
• Source technical advice for new, difficult or hazardous waste streams.
• Collect data and report KPIs associated with the contract.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Waste experience

C class driver's licence

Job description

A Veolia and North West Alliance (NWA) Career

North West Alliance (NWA) is a fully incorporated, 50/50 Joint Venture between two corporations: Emu Nest and Veolia. Together, NWA is a leader in sustainable development, providing environmentally-sound waste and water management solutions, as well as a suite of industrial services.

Here, you’ll join a team of passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and a more sustainable world.

Ready to make your mark in the stunning Pilbara?

The Opportunity

We are seeking an organised, proactive Floating Waste Coordinator to support our Newman depot. In this unique role, you will provide coverage for other coordinators during leave or high-demand periods, gaining exposure across all of our major client sites serviced from our Newman depot. While waste industry and coordination experience is valued, we know effective coordinators can come from a variety of industries and roles. We are looking for a team player with proven organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

You’ll coordinate people, resources and equipment in conjunction with our Operations team to ensure that client requirements are met in a reliable and efficient way. As the key contact for clients you will have strong customer service skills and be solution focused.

What's on offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Work from home opportunities supporting work-life balance
• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Employee share plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

What you'll be responsible for

• Coordinate day-to-day waste operations to ensure services are delivered efficiently and in line with agreed expectations
• Working closely with clients and Operational team to communicate priorities and support service delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and proactive problem solving.
• Act as the conduit between the client and NWA for all waste management and general enquiries
• Source technical advice for new, difficult or hazardous waste streams
• Collect data and report KPIs associated with the contract
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need to be successful

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, developed in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond to time-critical issues and make practical decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, customers and internal teams.
• Experience in waste or environmental services is highly regarded but not essential.
• C class drivers licence

A North West Alliance Career

At North West Alliance we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Veterans are encouraged to visit our Veterans at Veolia webpage to discover what we can offer: https://www.veolia.com/anz/veterans-veolia

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

North West Alliance is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

North West Alliance is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

North West Alliance is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.