FIFO Operations Supervisor - Waste Management

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Newman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company accommodation

Employee share plan

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discount

Other corporate benefits

Job summary

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the North West Alliance in Western Australia. You will lead the professional driving team, coordinate service deliveries, and uphold a strong safety culture in a challenging waste management environment.

You will drive continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving, oversee driver performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards, while supporting delivery excellence from the Newman site.

Qualifications

• Background in waste management is desirable.
• Understanding of National Heavy Vehicle Regulations.
• Strong analytic skills and ability to read reports.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong people skills, including communication and negotiation.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating service deliveries through supervision of drivers.
• Conduct Daily Prestart meetings or Driver Debriefs with drivers.
• Manage and resolve health, safety and environmental issues.
• Communicate accurate and timely information to all stakeholders.
• Manage drivers and ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Proactively review route performance to identify improvements.
• Develop a safety-first and continuous improvement culture.
• Respond to immediate operational concerns with a solutions focus.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Driver supervision

Route optimization

Tools

Solid Waste Driver Management system

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're seeking an Operations Supervisor with a background in waste management to join our JV and to lead our professional driving team.

You’ll coordinate service delivery, champion a strong culture of safety, and drive continuous improvement through effective problem-solving. You may also be required to drive our trucks when needed.

With your strong leadership skills and proactive approach to HSE management, you'll ensure exceptional service delivery while maintaining the highest safety standards.

This role is a FI/FO role out of Perth Only

What's on offer

• Company supplied accommodation and utilities in Newman
• Employee share plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bupa health insurance discount
• Plus other corporate benefits

What you'll be responsible for

• Assisting in the coordination of service deliveries through the supervision of drivers
• Conducting Daily Prestart meetings or Daily Driver Debriefs with the drivers
• Managing and resolving occupational health and safety and environmental issues
• Communicate accurate and timely information to all stakeholders
• Managing drivers and ensuring full compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Proactively review route performance to identify route optimisation and improvement opportunities
• Developing a safety first and continuous improvement culture
• Problem solve by responding to issues that are of immediate operational concern with a solutions focus

What you'll need to be successful

• A background in waste management is desirable
• Understanding of National Heavy Vehicle Regulations.
• Sound analytic skills and ability to read reports
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong people skills, including a strong ability to communicate and negotiate
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good computer skills
• A strong safety focus
• Experience with the Solid Waste Driver Management computer system is advantageous
• A valid HC/MC truck license ideal

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.

Veolia 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.