Operations Manager

The Opportunity

Come join our friendly team in this dynamic opportunity as an Operations Manager. In this role you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Woodlawn MBT and FOGO waste management facility, ensuring profitable, safe and environmentally responsible operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices here in Tarago, 2580.

What's on offer

• Permanent Full time Opportunity
• Bupa health insurance discount plus other corporate benefits
• Fantastic training and career development opportunities
  
  

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead operational excellence by ensuring compliance with regulations, environmental licenses, and industry standards while optimising resource allocation and efficiency
• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX projects, manage operational budgets, and implement cost-saving initiatives to drive business growth and improvement
• Champion workplace safety through the 'Always Safe Charter', ensuring comprehensive risk management, incident reporting, and safety training programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government authorities, community members, and internal teams
• Manage administrative processes, validate contractor qualifications, and ensure proper purchasing and supplier management protocols
• Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, financial reporting, and strategic business development initiatives while maintaining environmental compliance
  
  

What you'll need to be successful

• Extensive experience in waste management operations
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Financial management and budgeting expertise
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental responsibility
  
  

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol at work. If selected, you must pass a medical check including drug and alcohol screening. You will also need to agree to a police background check.

A Veolia Career

All Of Our Employees Are Entitled To

• Our Veolia Cares policy enables parental leave to be offered from day one of your employment regardless of whether you’re on a permanent or fixed term contract
• Employee share plan
• Support to pursue educational and development opportunities
• Access to endless career options and pathways, Veolia promotes from within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bupa health insurance discount
• Corporate Discounts
• Fitness Passport
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Salary sacrificing (i.e. super, novated leases)
  
  

Veolia offers environmental solutions for a sustainable future. We provide career growth opportunities while contributing to a better planet.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, all genders, ages, and cultures. LGBTIQA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.