General Manager

Miller Leith; Horsham; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Regional leadership role

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Wimmera Mallee Waste Management is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations across Horsham, Wycheproof, Stawell and Portland. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of people, fleet and customer service, driving safety, efficiency and profitability.

You will manage budgets, asset performance and stakeholder relationships while shaping workforce planning and continuous improvement across a regional waste management network.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior operational leadership or general management role.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including budgeting and P&L accountability.
• Experience managing fleets, assets and service delivery operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across a multi-site regional business.
• Optimise collection routes, fleet utilisation and resources.
• Manage budgets, costs and overall profitability.
• Oversee the lifecycle and performance of fleet and assets.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead workforce planning and team performance.
• Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Commercial acumen

Budgeting

Fleet management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Management qualification (preferred)

Tools

Fleet management software

MS Office

Job description

The Organisation Wimmera Mallee Waste Management is a well-established and respected regional business delivering essential waste collection and management services across Western Victoria.

The Organisation Wimmera Mallee Waste Management is a well-established and respected regional business delivering essential waste collection and management services across Western Victoria. Operating across the municipalities of West Wimmera, Hindmarsh, Yarriambiack, Buloke, Horsham, Northern Grampians and Glenelg, the organisation plays a critical role in supporting communities through reliable, safe and efficient service delivery. With a strong reputation built on operational excellence and customer service, Wimmera Mallee Waste Management is currently seeking an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead operational performance, profitability, customer service and future growth. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the General Manager will lead all operational, commercial and people functions across the organisation's network of depots in Horsham, Wycheproof, Stawell and Portland. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic oversight with operational execution. You will be responsible for managing customer relationships, overseeing fleet and asset performance, driving efficiency across collection routes, maintaining strong financial performance and leading a safety-focused workforce. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operations across a multi-site regional business
• Optimise collection routes, fleet utilisation and operational resources
• Manage budgets, costs and overall business profitability
• Oversee the lifecycle and performance of fleet and operational assets
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and team performance
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, productivity and cost efficiency
• Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives

The Ideal Person

You are a capable operational leader with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to lead people, assets and business performance outcomes. You are equally comfortable reviewing financial reports, evaluating capital investment decisions and engaging with frontline operations to identify opportunities for improvement.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior operational leadership, General Manager or business management role
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and profit and loss accountability
• Experience managing fleets, physical assets and service delivery operations
• A practical understanding of regional operations, local customer relationships and geographically dispersed teams will be highly valued
• Proven success leading, developing and retaining high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted customer relationships
• Experience implementing operational improvements that enhance productivity, safety and service outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
• Relevant qualifications in management, business, operations or a related field will be well regarded but are not essential
• Experience within waste management, transport, logistics, civil services, infrastructure, utilities or other asset-intensive operational environments will be highly regarded.
• Beyond technical capability, you will bring sound judgement, resilience and a genuine commitment to leading a safe, productive and customer-focused organisation.

This role will suit someone who is comfortable moving between the boardroom, depot, workshop and frontline operations.

The Benefits

• Lead a respected regional organisation providing essential community services
• Join a stable and established business with a strong regional footprint
• Work closely with an engaged Managing Director and leadership team
• Enjoy significant autonomy and influence over operational and commercial outcomes
• Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across people, assets and performance
• Competitive remuneration package, including a company vehicle
• Regional leadership opportunity with genuine impact across Western Victoria