Regional Manager - Municipals (Qld)

Cleanaway; Queensland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company seeks a Regional Manager to oversee municipal operations in Queensland. The role entails leading a large workforce, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving financial performance across multiple sites. Candidates should have extensive operational leadership experience in asset-intensive sectors and the ability to manage contract logistics. This is a full-time position offering an attractive salary package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan offer

Health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with experience in asset-intensive environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, dispersed teams.
• Experience managing P&L in municipal services.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal operations across South East Queensland.
• Accountable for service delivery and commercial performance.
• Drive safety and regulatory compliance across all sites.

Skills

Multi site operational leadership

Contract logistics experience

Commercial capability

Knowledge of safety compliance

Fleet management knowledge

Strategic execution

Job description

Regional Manager - Municipals (Qld)

About Us

Joinus 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

As Regional Manager Municipals , you will lead Cleanaway’s municipal operations across South East Queensland , with accountability for safety, service delivery, people leadership and commercial performance across six sites and a workforce of approximately 220 employees. Regular site presence and travel across the region is a core requirement of this role.

What you will be doing

• Leading and developing Branch Managers and leadership teams to deliver safe, compliant and high performing municipal operations
• Owning regional P&L performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost control and delivery of profit targets
• Driving safety leadership and regulatory compliance across all sites in line with Cleanaway’s HSEQ systems and lifesaving rules
• Optimising regional assets including fleet, plant, capital investment and construction to maximise service reliability and return on capital
• Building strong relationships with councils, regulators, customers and internal stakeholders to ensure contract performance and growth

About You

You are a senior operational leader with deep experience in asset intensive, regulated environments and a proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams.

• Multi site operational leadership experience within municipal services, waste management, transport logistics or industrial services
• 3PL / Contract Logistics experience operating large transport fleets under a customer contract
• Strong commercial capability with demonstrated accountability for regional P&L, budgeting and financial performance
• Proven knowledge of environmental, safety and regulatory compliance in a municipal or regulated operating environment
• Experience managing and optimising fleet, plant, capital works and operational assets at scale
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into disciplined operational execution across complex operations

Why join us

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits : Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, 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 . Simply click the Apply button or visit https : / / www.cleanaway.com.au / about-us / careers and let's make a positive impact together.

Applications close : 09 Jan 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Vacancy no : 523301

Work type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Northgate QLD Australia

Categories : Management