Regional Operations Lead - Safety & Excellence

Cleanaway; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an Operations Supervisor to drive operational excellence across the region. You will lead and inspire a team to maintain safety, deliver high-quality services, and provide superior customer outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

As a hands-on leader, you will focus on planning, reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience in logistics or waste management preferred.
• Strong leadership and scheduling skills with safety focus.
• Excellent communication with team, contractors and public.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance through clear communication, planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Lead and coach frontline teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Promote and ensure safe operating practices in line with regulations.
• Support efficient, safe and high-performing operations.
• Engage with customers, contractors and the public to meet service levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety mindset

Tools

CRM systems

GPS tracking

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking an Operations Supervisor to drive operational excellence across the region. You will lead and inspire a team to maintain safety, deliver high-quality services, and provide superior customer outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

As a hands-on leader, you will focus on planning, reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.