Operations Supervisor (FIFO)

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Annual employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway, Australia’s leader in sustainable waste management, is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to be based on Barrow Island on a 2:2 FIFO roster from Perth. You will supervise Waste Driver/Operators, coordinate site activities, and drive safety, reliability and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have HR and forklift licences, 2+ years in a similar supervisory role, strong HR understanding, and IT proficiency. MSIC eligibility is preferred, with attractive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• HR Licence is essential.
• Forklift licence is essential or willingness to obtain.
• 2+ years' experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Experience managing conflict and resolving employee-related issues.
• Understanding and experience managing HR-related matters.
• Computer confidence and strong IT literacy.
• Eligibility to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, providing frontline leadership to operators and coordinating plant, equipment and workshop activities.
• Lead the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of waste management services across the site.
• Coordinate waste collection, segregation, transport and disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and client requirements.
• Ensure pre-starts, post-run inspections and routine maintenance are completed to maintain equipment reliability.
• Lead pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments, exercising stop-work authority when required.
• Monitor targets, workforce and asset utilisation, equipment movements and daily activities to maximise productivity.
• Coordinate staffing rosters, leave approvals and resource allocation to maintain adequate coverage.
• Ensure competency verification and safe operation of mobile plant and equipment.

Skills

HR Licence

Forklift licence

2+ years experience

Conflict management

HR knowledge

IT literacy

MSIC eligibility

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

Based on Barrow Island, on a 2:2 FIFO roster from Perth, the Operations Supervisor is accountable for the supervision of Waste Driver / Operators, daily task allocations and work activities, including maintaining vehicle fleet documentation, client and other contractor liaison, and prioritising work efforts. This is a higher tempo environment, but with much autonomy and scope for initiative and the use of an effective leadership style.

Associated tasks include:

Oversee day-to-day operations, providing frontline leadership to operators and coordinating plant, equipment and workshop activities

Lead the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of waste management services across the site

Coordinate waste collection, segregation, transport and disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, site procedures and client requirements.

Ensure pre-starts, post-run inspections and routine maintenance are completed to maintain equipment reliability and minimise operational disruptions

Lead pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and task-based risk assessments, exercising stop-work authority where required

Monitor operational targets, workforce and asset utilisation, equipment movements and daily activities to maximise productivity

Coordinate staffing rosters, leave approvals and resource allocation to maintain adequate operational coverage

Ensure personnel competency, verification of competency (VOC) compliance and the safe operation of mobile plant and equipment

Support recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management to build a capable and safety-focused team

Maintain accurate waste manifests, tracking documentation, production reports and safety records

Maintain high housekeeping standards across waste handling and storage areas

Build strong customer relationships, support the leadership team with complex operational matters and drive continuous improvement in safety, service delivery and operational efficiency

About You

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced supervisor, confident in tasking others and overseeing personnel in a positive and supportive style, ideally within the Energy & Resources or Waste Management sectors, with exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven leadership is the key element, as waste knowledge will be provided to the successful applicant if not from a waste background.

• HR Licence (essential)
• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
• 2+ year's experience in a similar supervisory role
• Experience managing conflict and resolving employee-related issues
• Understanding and experience managing HR-related matters
• Computer confidence and strong IT literacy
• Eligibility to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Attractive salary package
• 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, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.

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.

Vacancy no: 525377
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Barrow Island WA Australia, Wheatstone WA Australia
Categories: Drivers & Operators, Management, Health, Safety & Environment