National Stakeholder Relations Lead – Post Collections

Cleanaway Waste Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Vaccinations (flu)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on private health insurance

Company discounts plus more

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a National Manager – Stakeholder Relations, Post Collections in Melbourne. You will lead a national stakeholder strategy, engaging with councils, regulators and communities to guide major infrastructure investments and operational decisions.

Reporting to the General Manager, Post Collections, you will influence senior leadership and coordinate across Environment, Engineering and project teams to resolve issues and align on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading national stakeholder strategies with strong external engagement.
• Experience influencing executives and regulators in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Ability to translate commercial priorities into stakeholder-facing plans and actions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to navigate regulatory environments and community concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead a risk-based national stakeholder strategy across operating assets, major upgrades, extensions and future developments.
• Advise the Post Collections leadership team on stakeholder concerns, policy developments and implications for investments and operations.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with councils, government agencies, regulators and communities.
• Lead engagement strategies for major projects and statutory consultations with planning and environmental teams.
• Guide community consultation and responses to sensitive issues to strengthen trust and inform decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across Operations, Engineering, Environment and Corporate Affairs.
• Establish stakeholder governance, escalation pathways and ensure commitments are delivered.

Skills

Strategic stakeholder relations

Government engagement

Community relations

Regulatory affairs

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a National Manager – Stakeholder Relations, Post Collections in Melbourne. You will lead a national stakeholder strategy, engaging with councils, regulators and communities to guide major infrastructure investments and operational decisions.

Reporting to the General Manager, Post Collections, you will influence senior leadership and coordinate across Environment, Engineering and project teams to resolve issues and align on strategic priorities.