Technical Manager - Waste Recovery

Cleanaway; Narangba; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Discounts on private health insurance

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway, Australia’s leader in sustainable waste management, is seeking a technically oriented leader to oversee two hazardous waste operations sites. You will translate chemistry into safe, compliant and commercially sound decisions while working directly with chemists, supervisors and frontline teams.

This field-based role spans Potassium Street and Krypton Street facilities. You will act as the principal technical adviser for waste treatment and site operating decisions, coaching teams on

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science or closely related scientific discipline.
• Experience applying chemistry within an industrial, environmental, hazardous materials or operational setting.
• Strong understanding of sampling, laboratory analysis and QA/QC principles.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical information and convert it into operational decisions.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical leadership to others.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, waste treatment, chemical compatibility or related processing activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal technical adviser for waste treatment, acceptance and site operating decisions.
• Lead integration between laboratory, technical and operations teams across multiple sites.
• Assess waste streams, treatment capability and operational constraints to support safe processing decisions.
• Coach technical teams on sampling, QA/QC practices and application of technical data.
• Develop procedures and decision pathways that improve consistency and operational performance.
• Contribute technical expertise to infrastructure, process improvement and site development initiatives.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

QA/QC principles

Operational decision-making

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science or closely related scientific discipline

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Provide technical leadership across two hazardous waste operations sites, helping translate complex chemistry into safe, compliant and commercially sound decisions.

This is a visible, field-based leadership role across our Potassium Street and Krypton Street facilities. You will spend time in active operating areas, working directly with chemists, supervisors and frontline teams.

• Act as the principal technical adviser for waste treatment, acceptance and site operating decisions
• Lead integration between laboratory, technical and operations teams across multiple sites
• Assess waste streams, treatment capability and operational constraints to support safe processing decisions
• Coach technical teams on sampling, QA/QC practices and application of technical data
• Develop procedures and decision pathways that improve consistency and operational performance
• Contribute technical expertise to infrastructure, process improvement and site development initiatives

About You

You are a scientifically qualified technical leader who enjoys working close to operations and solving practical challenges. You can translate technical information into clear actions while building credibility with frontline teams.

• Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science or a closely related scientific discipline
• Experience applying chemistry within an industrial, environmental, hazardous materials or operational setting
• Strong understanding of sampling, laboratory analysis and QA/QC principles
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical information and convert it into operational decisions
• Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical leadership to others
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, waste treatment, chemical compatibility or related processing activities

Why Join Cleanaway?

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Cleanaway is a national, high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 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.

• 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

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.

Our recruitment process may involve checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Applications close: 21 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time