Join a Proud Australian-Owned Family Business with Over 130 Years of Excellence in Waste Management! Kartaway, a nationwide leader in waste management, is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to join our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a high‑performing Open Top Manager to lead and grow our Victorian operations within the waste and resource recovery sector. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L; responsibility, requiring a commercially astute leader who can drive sustainable financial performance, operational excellence, and team capability.

You will have end‑to‑end accountability for safety, people, customers, and profitability across the state.

Key Responsibilities
Full P&L; ownership for the Victorian open top business, including revenue, margin, cost control, and EBIT delivery
Develop and execute state business plans aligned to national strategy
Drive operational efficiency across collection, processing, and disposal activities
Lead, coach, and develop a multi‑disciplinary leadership team
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, councils, contractors, and regulators
Identify and execute growth prospects, including new contracts, renewals, and service expansion




Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to senior leadership

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven experience as a State Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Operations Manager
Demonstrated success managing a complex P&L; in a capital‑intensive, operational environment
Background in waste management, resource recovery, recycling, logistics, utilities, or heavy industry
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into tangible results
Experience leading large, decentralised teams in safety‑critical environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A hands‑on, accountable leadership style with a solid focus on performance and outcomes

Why Join Us?
Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence
Competitive total remuneration package (including super) of $160,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
Opportunity to lead and reshape a significant state operation
Long‑term growth opportunities within a national organisation
Purpose‑driven industry contributing to sustainability and circular economy outcomes

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📌 Open Top Manager Brunswick East
🏢 Whelan Kartaway
📍 Brunswick East