Regional Manager

REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead Victorian operations across multiple sites. You will drive end-to-end process improvements, optimise performance, and manage P&L while directing multi-disciplined teams in a fast-evolving waste management environment.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory awareness, and a track record of delivering operational efficiency and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of waste management technologies and environmental regulations.
• Experience in a multi-site collections business, preferably in waste industry.
• Hazardous materials management certification desirable.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize operational roadmaps for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive safety, productivity, profitability, cost management, cash flow, and compliance improvements.
• Resource and equip all branch functions including people, structure and equipment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across waste treatment processes.
• Identify and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Lead multiple projects from conception to implementation within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Job description

Who we are:
REMONDIS is one of the world's largest recycling, service and water companies. We're a privately-owned family company headquartered in Germany, with over 40,000 employees and operations on four continents. We've been here in Australia since 1982.
At REMONDIS Australia, we are at the forefront of revolutionising the waste industry. Our mission is to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative and sustainable practices.
Join our dynamic team and be a part of the change towards a greener, cleaner future.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and people-centric Regional Manager to lead our Victorian operations across multiple sites, you will manage the end-to-end operations focusing on process optimisation and improvement to drive operational efficiencies across the P&L and multi-disciplined teams. Your background and previous success driving commercial growth and developing opportunities within revenue streams across Waste Management & Environmental Services will be highly valued.

• Optimise operational roadmaps to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive efficiencies and performance improvements across safety, productivity, profitability, cost management, cash flow and compliance
• Be responsible for adequately resourcing and equipping all business functions of the branch including people, structure and equipment
• Maintain regulatory compliance: Ensure all waste treatment processes comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Identify and implement new technologies and processes to enhance waste treatment efficiency and sustainability.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to enhance business partnerships.
• Lead and manage multiple projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
• In-depth understanding of waste management technologies, environmental regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Demonstrated experience in a collections business across multiple sites preferably within the waste industry
• Relevant certifications in hazardous materials management desirable.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to enhance business partnerships.
• Optimise operational workflows to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet and exceed performance targets.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and high safety standards.
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in the waste management industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards in the waste industry.

• You’ll need a copy of a current licence and proof of entitlement to work in Australia.
• You’ll undergo a police check and pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
• REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.