Operations Supervisor - Afternoon shift

Cleanaway; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share program

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Cleanaway in West Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor to run day-to-day operations at a busy waste transfer station. You will lead from the front, directing a team to keep the operation safe, efficient, and on schedule.

You will own daily site operations, oversee waste receival and processing, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure EPA and site license compliance. This is a high-volume environment with opportunities to grow within a growing Australian business.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in waste, recycling, logistics, transport, or heavy industry.
• Strong leadership skills – you know how to motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to think on your feet and solve operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operators, plant drivers and site staff.
• Oversee waste receival and processing at the transfer station.
• Drive a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and visible leadership.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, safety and site licence requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and keep operations moving.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Industrial environment

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

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

Ready to step into a leadership role where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a hands‑on Operations Supervisor to run day‑to‑day operations at a busy waste transfer station based in West Melbourne.

This is your opportunity to join an essential services industry, lead from the front, and play a key role in improving recycling, sustainability, and operational performance.

You will take ownership of daily site operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead and supervise operators. plant drivers and site staff
• Oversee waste receival and processing
• Drive a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and visible leadership
• Ensure compliance with EPA, safety and site licence requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and keep operations moving

About You

We are looking for a practical, people focused leader who thrives in fast paced environments.

You will have:

• Experience supervising teams in waste, recycling, logistics, transport, or heavy industry
• Strong leadership skills – you know how to motivate and hold teams accountable
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental compliance
• Ability to think on your feet and solve operational challenges
• Comfortable working around mobile plant and busy industrial sites
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and 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.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Step into a hands‑on leadership role in a high-volume transfer station. Run operations, lead a team, and make a real impact in a safety‑first, essential services environment.

Step into a hands‑on leadership role in a high-volume transfer station. Run operations, lead a team, and make a real impact in a safety‑first, essential services environment.