About Waste Services Group (WSG)

Waste Services Group (WSG) is one of Australia’s leading integrated waste and resource recovery providers, delivering tailored collection, specialised and managed services solutions for businesses across the SME market.

Backed by global investment and continuing to grow across Australia, WSG is entering an exciting next chapter — with sustainability, innovation and customer impact at the heart of what we do.

About the Role

We're looking for a driven and adept Strategy Manager that will take a hands‑on approach to driving a portfolio of transformation, performance improvement and value creation initiatives across the Group, including running the PMO / Transformation Office.

The role will work directly with the Group Executive Corporate Development & Strategy, CEO, Executive Leadership Team to improve growth, profitability and operational performance. The role combines structured problem solving, commercial analysis and execution, with a strong focus on delivering tangible business outcomes.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing senior stakeholders and supporting implementation across complex business initiatives. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Key Responsibilities

Run the PMO / Transformation Office, including initiative tracking, governance cadence& reporting

Lead a portfolio of transformation and value creation initiatives across the Group

Identify opportunities to improve growth, profitability and operational performance

Conduct analysis, develop recommendations and support practical implementation

Prepare decision papers, recommendations and updates for the CEO, ELT, Board and sponsors

Lead high-priority projects across commercial, operational and organisational topics





Develop business cases and investment proposals to support key transformation initiatives

Work with senior stakeholders to translate strategy into clear actions and measurable outcomes. Support the teams with problem solving and delivering projects

Track and report on performance of each project – be jointly accountable with the project owner for outcomes

About You

Background & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience within a Tier 1 management consulting firm or equivalent

Strong track record solving complex business problems and driving outcomes

Transformation experience will be valued highly, including strategy, performance improvement or value creation programs

Experience in industrials, infrastructure, logistics or business services is welcomed but not essential

Comfortable working in a hands‑on role across analysis, planning, governance and implementation

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

Robust commercial acumen and business judgement

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely

Strong ownership mindset and execution focus

Disciplined PMO, governance and progress‑tracking capability

Comfortable working directly with senior executives and private equity stakeholders

Why join us?

Attractive salary package

Join a growing, national business backed by a global investment firm

Career development - development plans that incorporate in-house training, mentoring and on-the-job skill development and coaching

Represent a well‑known, trusted brand backed by a genuine commitment to quality service

A collaborative and supportive environment where you will feel valued and part of the team

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📌 Strategy Manager (Port Phillip City)
🏢 WSG
📍 Port Phillip City