Job Description
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.
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About the Role
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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.
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You will have end‐to‐end accountability for safety, people, customers, and profitability across the state.
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Key Responsibilities
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Full P&L; ownership for the Victorian open top business, including revenue, margin, cost control, and EBIT delivery
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Develop and execute state business plans aligned to national strategy
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Drive operational efficiency across collection, processing, and disposal activities
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Lead, coach, and develop a multi‐disciplinary leadership team
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Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
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Build and maintain robust relationships with key customers, councils, contractors, and regulators
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Identify and execute growth opportunities, including new contracts,



renewals, and service expansion
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Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to senior leadership
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About You
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Proven experience as a State Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Operations Manager
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Demonstrated success managing a complex P&L; in a capital‐intensive, operational environment
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Background in waste management, resource recovery, recycling, logistics, utilities, or heavy industry
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into tangible results
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Experience leading large, decentralised teams in safety‐critical environments
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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A hands‐on, accountable leadership style with a strong focus on performance and outcomes
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Why Join Us?
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Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence
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Competitive total remuneration package (including super) of $160,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
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Opportunity to lead and reshape a significant state operation
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Long‐term career growth within a national organisation
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Purpose‐driven industry contributing to sustainability and circular economy outcomes
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📌 Open Top Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Whelan Kartaway
📍 South Australia