Join Australia's leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.Cleanaway, in partnership with Brisbane City Council through the Resource Recovery Innovation Alliance (RRIA), operates some of the most heavily trafficked and operationally complex Resource Recovery Facilities in Queensland.We're expanding our site leadership capability and are looking for two experienced Operations Supervisors to join the leadership teams at Ferny Grove and Chandler Resource Recovery Facilities.These are not entry level supervisory roles.
They are hands on leadership positions for people who are comfortable operating in highly dynamic environments, making real‐time decisions, managing risk and leading crews through busy public facing operations where safety and control matter every minute of the day.About Cleanaway & the AllianceCleanaway is Australia's largest waste management, industrial and environmental services organisation.
ASX‐listed and employing more than 10,000 people nationwide, we deliver essential services that support millions of households, businesses and communities.Through the Brisbane Resource Recovery Innovation Alliance, Cleanaway works in close partnership with Brisbane City Council to operate critical waste and resource recovery infrastructure.
Alliance sites are highly governed, highly visible and often the proving ground for new safety systems, operational improvements and resource recovery initiatives.For the right leader, this setting offers exposure, challenge and genuine career opportunity.The OpportunityAs an Operations Supervisor at Ferny Grove or Chandler, you will be a core member of the site leadership team responsible for daily operational control, workforce leadership, safety performance and customer interface.Both facilities operate at scale, with high volumes of public traffic, heavy vehicles,



mobile plant and diverse waste streams.
You'll be relied on to maintain safe systems of work, manage competing priorities and support teams through peak demand while keeping the site running smoothly, efficiently and safely.This role suits leaders who prefer to be on the floor, setting standards, coaching people, managing risk and solving problems as they arise not supervising from a distance.What you'll be responsible forLeading daily site operations to ensure safe and efficient movement of people, vehicles and mobile plantOwning site safety performance and enforcing Cleanaway and Alliance HSE systems and standardsManaging traffic management plans and Mobile Plant & People Interaction (MPPI) controlsRunning toolbox talks, safety interactions, inspections and incident investigationsCoordinating waste intake, stockpile management and outbound material flowsManaging public tipping operations and maintaining a safe, orderly customer environmentMonitoring throughput, waste segregation and recovery performanceSupporting workforce rostering, capability development and performance managementPartnering with site management to deliver continuous improvement across safety, operations and customer outcomesAbout youYou're a practical, confident operational leader who is comfortable making decisions in live environments and holding the line on safety and standards.You bring:Proven experience in an operational or supervisory role within logistics, infrastructure, industrial operations,



waste, transport or similar environmentsStrong safety instincts and the confidence to intervene, redirect and escalation when requiredExperience coordinating people, heavy vehicles, contractors and mobile plant in shared workspacesClear, calm communication skills and the ability to engage positively with staff, contractors and the publicStrong organisation, situational awareness and resilience under pressureA mindset focused on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvementExperience within resource recovery, waste or council facing operations is advantageous, but strong operational leadership capability is the priority.Competitive salary packagePermanent full‐time roles with long‐term securityLeadership positions at two of Brisbane's most significant resource recovery facilitiesTool of trade vehicle will be provided to travel across sitesGenuine career pathways across operations, safety, projects and broader Alliance rolesSupportive leadership environment with strong governance and safety culturePaid parental leave and flexible working arrangementsIndustry‐leading benefits including employee share plans, salary packaging, health insurance discounts, EAP and moreOur commitment to inclusionCleanaway values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contactReady to lead where it counts?
If you're looking for a role where your leadership, judgement and presence genuinely matter and where good operators are recognised and developed we'd love to hear from you.Applications close: 04 Oct **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Operations Supervisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Brisbane