Senior Project Manager

Cleanaway Waste Management; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Vaccinations (flu)

EAP access

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Contract Resources, part of Cleanaway, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead operational improvements and contract performance at Moomba. Based in Adelaide, this hands-on leadership role oversees a team of about 40 operators and planning staff, with half on site.

You will drive measurable improvements, manage two site leaders, build capability, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring safe, reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success turning around challenging operations or improving site and contract performance.
• Senior operational leadership experience in industrial services, maintenance, shutdowns or similar environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to improve operational efficiency and contract margins.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational improvement initiatives across Moomba site and deliver sustainable change.
• Drive contract performance, productivity, efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery through two site leaders and ~40 operators and planning personnel.
• Develop and execute transition, mobilisation and contract implementation plans.
• Build capability, accountability and a high-performance culture across site leadership.
• Strengthen on-site client relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges.
• Maintain focus on safe, reliable and compliant service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Change management

Travel readiness

Job description

Join Contract Resources, part of Cleanaway, and help deliver safe, reliable and high-performing industrial services.

Contract Resources delivers specialist industrial services to major clients across Australia and internationally.

Our experienced teams support complex industrial operations through specialist services, maintenance, shutdowns and ongoing contracts. Working with major organisations across oil and gas, mining and infrastructure, Contract Resources is focused on safe delivery, strong client partnerships and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Ideally based in Adelaide, this Monday-to-Friday leadership role requires approximately 50% of your working time on site at Moomba, with the balance based at our Lonsdale office. Site attendance will be planned around operational priorities, with flexibility to respond when issues require your presence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead operational improvement and contract performance across our Moomba operations. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on identifying challenges, implementing practical solutions and delivering measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead operational improvement initiatives, identifying root causes and delivering sustainable change across site operations.
• Drive contract performance, productivity, efficiency and commercial outcomes through practical, measurable improvements.
• Oversee day-to-day operational delivery through two operational leaders, supporting a broader workforce of approximately 40 operators, supervisors and planning personnel.
• Develop and execute transition, mobilisation and contract implementation plans where required.
• Build capability, accountability and a high-performance culture across site leadership and operational teams.
• Strengthen on-site client relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain a strong focus on safe, reliable and compliant service delivery.

About You

Ideally, you will bring:

• Demonstrated success turning around challenging operations or improving site and contract performance, with clear examples of results achieved.
• Senior operational leadership experience in industrial services, maintenance, shutdowns or similarly complex service environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to improve operational efficiency and contract margins.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and developing capable operational leaders.
• A proactive, decisive and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to drive change independently.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the flexibility to travel regularly to Moomba.

Why join Contract Resources, part of Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, 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 or additional support to participate in our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Join Contract Resources, part of Cleanaway, and help drive meaningful improvements in industrial operations.

Vacancy no:

525573

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time