rea Manager – Recycle Centres | Whitsunday Region
Anything Environmental – Airlie Beach & Proserpine
$100,000 per annum + superannuation
Anything Environmental is looking for an experienced, hands-on
Area Manager
to oversee our established recycling centres in
Airlie Beach and Proserpine
.
This is not a desk-based management role. We are looking for someone who is visible on site, works alongside their team when required, takes ownership of the day-to-day operation and has the drive to help our depots continue to succeed and grow.
You will be responsible for the performance, safety, staff and daily operations of both Whitsunday locations and will report directly to the Directors.
About the Role
As Area Manager, you will be responsible for:
Managing the day-to-day operations of both the Airlie Beach and Proserpine depots
Leading, supervising and supporting depot staff
Being visible and hands-on across both sites
Ensuring container material is accurately counted, sorted and processed
Managing staffing requirements, rosters, attendance and day-to-day staff issues
Maintaining a strong focus on workplace health and safety
Conducting regular toolbox talks, workplace inspections and safety checks
Ensuring company procedures and operational standards are followed
Managing cash handling and ensuring appropriate cash-control procedures are maintained
Completing required daily paperwork, administration and reporting
Supporting our commercial customers through communication, education and feedback
Building relationships with existing commercial customers
Identifying opportunities to grow our commercial customer base
Maintaining high standards of customer service and depot presentation
Identifying operational issues and taking responsibility for getting them resolved
Working closely with the Directors to continually improve the performance of both sites
About You
To be successful in this role,



you will need:
Previous experience managing staff and day-to-day operational issues
Solid leadership and communication skills
A positive, practical and hands-on management style
A strong understanding of workplace health and safety
The confidence to address staff performance and workplace issues when required
Good organisational and administration skills
Cash-handling experience
The ability to work independently and take ownership of your area
Reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic
A genuine drive and passion to help the business succeed
Strong community spirit and the ability to build relationships with customers and local businesses
A current driver's licence - Manual
Forklift licence is an advantage, or you must be willing to obtain one
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a
self-starter who is safety-conscious, honest, reliable and results-driven
.
You need to be comfortable making decisions, managing people and being accountable for the performance of your sites.
Most importantly, we want someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. When the depots are busy, we expect our managers to be on the floor supporting their team — not managing from behind a desk.
Hours
This is a
full-time management position
, based across our Airlie Beach and Proserpine locations.
The position is based on
38 ordinary hours per week
, with reasonable additional hours as required.
Weekend work forms part of the role, with
every second Saturday generally required for approximately five hours
, depending on operational requirements.
Excellent salary & benefits package – including accommodation and company vehicle.
About Anything Environmental
Anything Environmental operates Containers for Change recycling centres across the Mackay and Whitsunday regions.
We are a locally owned and operated business with a strong focus on our people, customers, community, safety and continued growth.

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