Operations Supervisor: Lead a Safe, Efficient Waste Plant

Cleanaway; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share program

Company discounts

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking a motivated leader to join the Ballarat resource recovery facility on a fixed term 12-month contract. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, leading a small team, and ensuring safe, efficient site performance.

Experience in operations or waste is advantageous, with emphasis on leadership, computer literacy, and learning new systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, the ability to drive a positive team culture, and a hands-on approach to operational

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within waste, logistics, or fixed plant operations.
• Strong people leadership skills and ability to have difficult conversations.
• Solid understanding of HSE and environmental legislation, and familiarity with safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the team to deliver safe and efficient operations.
• Foster a positive, safety-first culture aligned with Cleanaway values.
• Control plant production, coordinate inwards and outward transport.
• Monitor and control product quality.
• Planning and scheduling of plant workloads.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People leadership

HSE knowledge

Excel

Yellow gear plant tickets

Safety systems

Organizational skills

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking a motivated leader to join the Ballarat resource recovery facility on a fixed term 12-month contract. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, leading a small team, and ensuring safe, efficient site performance.

Experience in operations or waste is advantageous, with emphasis on leadership, computer literacy, and learning new systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, the ability to drive a positive team culture, and a hands-on approach to operational