Technical Manager - Waste Recovery Operations
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
Provide technical leadership across two hazardous waste operations sites, helping translate complex chemistry into secure, compliant and commercially sound decisions.
This is a visible, field-based leadership role across our Potassium Street and Krypton Street facilities. You will spend time in active operating areas, working directly with chemists, supervisors and frontline teams.
Act as the principal technical adviser for waste treatment, acceptance and site operating decisions
Lead integration between laboratory, technical and operations teams across multiple sites
Assess waste streams, treatment capability and operational constraints to support safe processing decisions
Coach technical teams on sampling, QA/QC practices and application of technical data
Develop procedures and decision pathways that improve consistency and operational performance
Contribute technical expertise to infrastructure, process improvement and site development initiatives
About You
You are a scientifically qualified technical leader who enjoys working close to operations and solving practical challenges. You can translate technical information into clear actions while building credibility with frontline teams.
Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science or a closely related scientific discipline
Experience applying chemistry within an industrial, environmental, hazardous materials or operational setting
Strong understanding of sampling, laboratory analysis and QA/QC principles
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical information and convert it into operational decisions
Experience coaching,



mentoring or providing technical leadership to others
Knowledge of environmental compliance, waste treatment, chemical compatibility or related processing activities
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
Paid parental leave
Great 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.
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.
Simply click the Apply button and let's make a positive impact together.
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Cleanaway is Australia's leading total waste management,



industrial and environmental services company. For more than 50 years we have supported Australian industry, business, government, communities and households – delivering a comprehensive range of solutions that not only offer extraordinary benefits for our customers, but for our communities for generations to come.
An ASX 200 listed company, (ASX: CWY), our team of more than 6,300 highly trained employees are supported by a fleet of over 5,300 specialist vehicles, working from a network of more than 250 locations around Australia.
Our mission is to make a sustainable future possible. To some, waste may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life but we know it has extraordinary potential. We see all waste as a resource, and use our facilities and processes to transform it into valuable commodities for every sector, industry and community.
Cleanaway is Australia's leading total waste management, industrial and environmental services company. For more than 50 years we have supported Australian industry, business, government, communities and households – delivering a comprehensive range of solutions that not only offer extraordinary benefits for our customers, but for our communities for generations to come.
An ASX 200 listed company, (ASX: CWY), our team of more than 6,300 highly trained employees are supported by a fleet of over 5,300 specialist vehicles, working from a network of more than 250 locations around Australia.
Our mission is to make a sustainable future possible. To some, waste may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life but we know it has extraordinary potential. We see all waste as a resource, and use our facilities and processes to transform it into valuable commodities for every sector, industry and community.
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📌 Technical Manager - Waste Recovery Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Cleanaway Operations
📍 Brisbane