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

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager – Landfills to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects across our Kemps Creek, Erskine Park and Lucas Heights sites.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects while leading a team of Project Managers and Engineers. You'll play a key role in strengthening project delivery, improving performance and building strong relationships with operational stakeholders.

Working within a cooperative national engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to solve challenging problems, influence how projects are delivered and contribute to infrastructure that supports better environmental outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of multiple capital projects, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality expectations are achieved.
- Manage, coach and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers, building capability and accountability.
- Strengthen project governance, risk management, cost controls and reporting across the portfolio.
- Work closely with operational leaders to align project delivery with site priorities and business requirements.
- Identify and address project challenges, implement recovery plans and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee capital expenditure planning, budget forecasting and preparation of capital investment proposals.




- Provide regular programme updates to senior leadership, highlighting performance, risks and opportunities.

About You You're an experienced engineering or project delivery leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing people and bringing structure to challenging environments. To Succeed In This Role, You'll Bring

- Proven experience managing complex engineering, infrastructure or capital works programmes.
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, ideally civil, environmental or a related discipline.
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop technical project teams.
- Sound knowledge of project governance, financial management, risk assessment and delivery controls.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across operational and technical teams.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making and strategic thinking capabilities.
- An adaptable, collaborative approach and the confidence to navigate changing priorities.

Why join Cleanaway? We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally. As 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. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

- Attractive salary package
- Career development opportunities
- 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 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.

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: 12 Dec 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy No

525745

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Kemps Creek NSW Australia, Lucas Heights NSW Australia

Categories

Engineering, Scientific & Technical

📌 Programme Manager – Landfills (Lucas Heights)
🏢 Cleanaway Waste Management
📍 Lucas Heights