Regional Manager - North Queensland

Remondis; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

REMONDIS Australia seeks a Regional Manager of North Queensland to lead multi-site operations, drive safe and profitable performance, and build strong customer relationships. You will translate national strategy into practical regional plans, managing teams across waste, recycling and resource recovery sectors.

The role requires a results-driven leader with sales, operational and stakeholder management expertise, capable of delivering growth while upholding safety and compliance across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site operations with P&L accountability.
• Strong sales leadership, business development and key account management background.
• Proven ability to deliver profitable growth and operational improvements.
• Ability to translate national strategy into practical regional plans.
• Experience working with corporate, government and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations across multiple sites with safe, compliant delivery of services.
• Own regional P&L, budgeting, margin improvement and cost control.
• Develop and execute regional strategies aligned to national objectives.
• Drive commercial growth through new business development and tender support.
• Coach and mentor teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Optimize fleet, labour, routing and site productivity for cost efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
• Champion health, safety, environment and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Team building

Negotiation

Health & safety

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business/management/engineering/environmental management

Job description

The Regional Manager of North Queensland will lead multi-site operations across North Queensland, driving safe, profitable and sustainable performance across collections, resource recovery, customer service and commercial operations. This role requires a results-focused leader with strong sales, operational and stakeholder management capability, able to translate national strategy into practical regional plans while building high-performing teams and long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations across multiple sites, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of waste, recycling and resource recovery services.
• Own regional P&L performance, including budgeting, margin improvement, cost control, revenue growth and capital planning.
• Develop and execute short- and long-range regional strategies aligned to REMONDIS Australia's national objectives.
• Drive commercial growth through new business development, key account management, tender support and customer retention initiatives.
• Lead, coach and mentor operational, sales, customer service and support teams to build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Optimise fleet, labour, routing, site productivity and operational processes to improve service reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Build trusted relationships with commercial, industrial, municipal, government and community stakeholders.
• Champion health, safety, environment and quality standards across all regional activities.
• Identify market opportunities, operational risks and customer trends, and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support change initiatives, integration projects and business improvement programs across the region.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in business, management, engineering, environmental management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Significant leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, logistics, industrial services, manufacturing, transport or a related operational sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site operations with P&L accountability.
• Strong background in sales leadership, business development, key account management and customer relationship management.
• Proven ability to deliver profitable growth, operational improvement and team performance outcomes.
• Experience developing business plans and aligning regional execution to broader corporate strategy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with corporate, government, council and industry customers.
• Sound understanding of health, safety, environmental and compliance obligations in an operational environment.
• Confident communication, negotiation and influencing skills at senior stakeholder level.

Who we are

At REMONDIS, you'll be part of a cleaner, more sustainable future. We provide comprehensive collection, treatment, resource recovery, and disposal services across industrial, commercial, municipal, and mining sectors. We have a strong local presence, and a commitment to making a positive environmental impact.

REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite you to be part of an organization that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.