Operations Coordinator

Cleanaway Waste Management; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan offer

Job summary

Cleanaway Northgate in Queensland is seeking an Operations Coordinator to connect drivers, internal teams and back-end systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to high standards. The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm–5:00am with on-call coverage one weekend every four weeks and a night allowance.

You will liaise with drivers, process daily wages, raise purchase orders, support site admin, and help drive continuous safety and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with bookkeeping or payroll is advantageous.
• Good computer skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to stay agile with conflicting deadlines.
• Experience with workforce management software (UKG Kronos) desirable but not essential.
• Must be available to work Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm–5:00am, with on-call one weekend every 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with drivers and internal teams, acting as the first point of contact to ensure timely, compliant job execution.
• Process daily wages and raise and manage purchase orders and reconciliations in line with company policies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive safety and operational performance.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the wider site team, including order placement and back-end system updates.
• Handle invoicing processes, raising, reviewing, and correcting invoices and resolve contract errors to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Bookkeeping/payroll experience

Excel proficiency

Adaptability

Inventory & PO management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

UKG Kronos

Job description

Operations Coordinator

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

We're on the lookout for a proactive and organised Operations Coordinator to join our team. This key role sits at the heart of our day-to-day branch operations, You'll be the go-to person connecting drivers, internal teams and back-end systems, helping the branch deliver safe, efficient outcomes to a consistently high standard of operational excellence. Please note, this role operates Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm – 5:00am, with on-call coverage required one weekend every four weeks, with a night allowance on top of your pay.

• Liaise with drivers and internal teams, acting as the first point of contact to ensure timely, compliant job execution.
• Process daily wages and raise and manage purchase orders and reconciliations in line with company policies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive safety and operational performance.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the wider site team, including order placement and back-end system updates.
• Handle invoicing processes, raising, reviewing, and correcting invoices and resolve contract errors to maintain data integrity and compliance.

About You

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to resolve problems effectively.
• Basic bookkeeping/payroll experience or knowledge is an advantage.
• Good computer skills, including experience with Excel.
• Proven ability to stay agile in a fast-paced environment with conflicting deadlines.
• Comfortable managing inventory, stocktakes, and reconciliation processes, and confident raising and managing purchase orders and invoices with strong attention to detail.
• A safety-first mindset with genuine enthusiasm for driving continuous improvement; experience with UKG (Kronos) or similar workforce management software is desirable but not essential.
• Must be available to work: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00pm – 5:00am, plus on-call one weekend every 4 weeks.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Applications close:

Vacancy no:525082
Work type:Permanent - Full Time
Location:Northgate QLD Australia
Categories:Administration