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

This role leads engineering and project delivery across Cleanaway's WA Industrial Services portfolio, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and capable of supporting operational performance. You will combine engineering leadership, project execution and technical governance to improve reliability, deliver capital projects and support long-term asset performance.

- Lead engineering and project activities across multiple industrial processing facilities throughout Western Australia.
- Deliver a portfolio of approximately 10-20 capital projects annually (project budgets from $1-10m), from concept development through commissioning and operational handover.
- Partner with operational leaders to identify asset improvement opportunities, manage engineering risks and support business performance.
- Manage a small team and provide technical leadership for Management of Change (MOC), PSSR, HAZOP and HAZID activities to support safe and compliant operations.
- Influence engineering standards, contractor performance, procurement decisions and long-term asset investment planning.

About You You are an experienced engineering or project delivery professional who enjoys working across assets, stakeholders and project lifecycles. This opportunity will appeal to someone seeking greater leadership responsibility while maintaining strong involvement in technical and commercial decision making.

- Engineering degree in Process, Chemical or related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience delivering engineering CAPEX projects and maintenance outcomes within an industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, engineering governance and risk management.




- Proven ability to influence operational and technical stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Previous people leadership experience would be an advantage, this role would also suit an experienced Senior Project Engineer looking to translate their mentoring and leadership skills into a formal management role
- Experience within oil and gas, mining, chemical processing, resource recovery or similar industrial sectors.

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
- Career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Excellent 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.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future. Simply click the Apply button and let's make a positive impact together.

Applications close: 17 Sep 2026 W.

Australia Standard

Time

Vacancy No

525273

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Perth WA Australia

Categories

Engineering, Scientific & Technical

📌 Regional Engineering & Capital Projects Manager (Perth)
🏢 Cleanaway Waste Management
📍 Perth