Field Operations Supervisor – Fleet & Safety

Cleanaway Waste Management; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

On-site parking

PPE provided

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support Used Oil Collection across North Queensland, including Townsville, Mackay, Cairns and Rockhampton. You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate drivers and fleet, ensure safety, compliance and service quality, and drive improvements in regional operations.

The role emphasises field leadership, Customer service excellence and strong safety culture, with opportunities to develop across multiple sites in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory, transport or logistics experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem solving.
• Heavy vehicle driving experience or strong understanding of transport operations.
• Knowledge of pumping systems, hydraulic equipment, PTO systems and loading/unloading operations.
• Sound understanding of CoR, HVNL and workplace safety requirements.
• Audits, inspections and compliance activities experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Proactive approach to safety, customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: conduct toolbox talks and daily HSE conversations.
• Plan and coordinate Drug & Alcohol Screening programs.
• Complete 1st Line of Defence Audits and vehicle checks.
• Undertake inspections and safety compliance activities.
• Conduct safety and environmental compliance assessments.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective action.
• MyOSH reporting and follow-up actions.
• Monitor CoR/HVNL/EPA requirements and procedures.
• Support audit readiness and housekeeping across sites.
• Fleet & Equipment: monitor inspections, maintenance scheduling and records.
• Operations & Performance: track volumes, utilization and reporting.
• Driver Support: conduct ride-alongs and coaching, develop safety culture.
• Stakeholder management: build relationships with customers and contractors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transport or logistics experience

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy vehicle driving experience

Pumping systems knowledge

CoR/HVNL knowledge

Audits & compliance

Strong communication

MS Office skills

Safety oriented

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support Used Oil Collection across North Queensland, including Townsville, Mackay, Cairns and Rockhampton. You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate drivers and fleet, ensure safety, compliance and service quality, and drive improvements in regional operations.

The role emphasises field leadership, Customer service excellence and strong safety culture, with opportunities to develop across multiple sites in Queensland.