General Manager

REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd in South Australia seeks a General Manager based in Wingfield to lead multi-site operations across the state. You will drive strategic planning, safety, and sustainable resource recovery while building strong partnerships with councils, industry, and communities.

The role requires strong leadership, deep waste management expertise, and a track record of delivering financial and operational results within regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in operations management or similar senior roles.
• Strong background in waste management and environmental services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with budgeting and P&L oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team across South Australia to deliver safe, sustainable operational results.
• Build and maintain relationships with councils, regulators, and commercial clients.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to support high performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Develop regional business strategies and pursue opportunities to meet 2030 targets.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Waste management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in business, engineering, or environmental sciences

Job description

Join REMONDIS Australia as our General Manager for South Australia, where you'll lead our team across multiple sites and drive sustainable resource recovery and waste management solutions across the state. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in environmental services while building strong community partnerships.

About the Role

Based in Wingfield, you'll oversee operations, strategic planning, and team development. You will work closely with local councils, businesses, and stakeholders to deliver innovative waste management and resource recovery services that benefit communities and protect our environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team across South Australia to deliver safe, sustainable and strong operational results. Operations consist large multi-site, multi-disciplines in environmental services including management of transfer stations, logistics depots and organics facilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, councils, government bodies, regulators and commercial clients.
• Manage safe operations, financial performance, budgets, and resource allocation to execute a high performing state.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards across the state.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence, ensuring KPI's are met and financial outcomes are maximised.
• Develop and implement regional business strategies aligned with company objectives including conceptualisation and development of resource recovery projects and expansion into new geographic regions.
• Identify opportunities through sales activity, development projects and tenders to grow the operational businesses and achieve 2030 targets.

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in operations management or similar senior roles
• Strong background in waste management, environmental services, or related industries
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and P&L responsibility
• Experience with steering development projects to be on time and with budget
• Understanding of Australian environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Tertiary qualification in business, engineering, or environmental sciences preferred

Why Choose REMONDIS

As part of a global leader in environmental services, you'll contribute to creating a sustainable future while enjoying career growth opportunities. We offer competitive remuneration, professional development programs, and a supportive work environment where your expertise is valued.

Our commitment to sustainability extends to our workplace culture - we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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REMONDIS Australia, founded in 1982, commenced operations with a municipal bin supply and waste collection contract for Penrith City Council, in Sydney, New South Wales. Since then, REMONDIS Australia has experienced significant and sustained growth and is amongst the top 5 for this industry sector.

REMONDIS Australia currently provides waste collection services for more than 15,000 commercial customers and, through partnerships with local authorities, approximately 2 million residential premises.

REMONDIS Australia employs over 900 personnel and boasts a fleet of more than 1000 waste collection and transport vehicles.

REMONDIS Australia, founded in 1982, commenced operations with a municipal bin supply and waste collection contract for Penrith City Council, in Sydney, New South Wales. Since then, REMONDIS Australia has experienced significant and sustained growth and is amongst the top 5 for this industry sector.

REMONDIS Australia currently provides waste collection services for more than 15,000 commercial customers and, through partnerships with local authorities, approximately 2 million residential premises.

REMONDIS Australia employs over 900 personnel and boasts a fleet of more than 1000 waste collection and transport vehicles.