Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

The Opportunity

The Administration Team Leader is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting the administration team, managing daily workloads and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. The role oversees team performance, systems, reporting and billing while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, support and develop the administration team, providing clear direction, coaching and day‑to‑day guidance.
- Manage and prioritise team workloads to ensure deadlines, service requirements and operational KPIs are achieved.
- Take a hands‑on approach by supporting daily administrative and operational activities during busy periods when required.
- Monitor team performance, productivity and quality, completing regular checks to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain operational reports, KPIs, billing information and performance data, working closely with Finance and other departments.
- Support workforce planning across multiple branches/locations, ensuring appropriate coverage and consistent administrative processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, implementing practical solutions that make administrative activities simpler, faster and more effective.

About You

- Previous experience in, a Team Leader or similar leadership role.
- A hands‑on and approachable leadership style, with experience coaching, developing and supporting team members.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with confidence using spreadsheets, reporting, data analysis and operational tracking.
- Experience with reporting, KPIs,



data management and exposure to billing or finance‑related administration.
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Finance and other teams.
- Robust attention to detail and confidence working across multiple systems, with experience supporting multiple locations or workforce planning considered advantageous.
- 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

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right‑to‑work status.

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.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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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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📌 Administration Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Cleanaway Operations
📍 Melbourne