Title:  Contract Manager

The Opportunity

Veolia seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead waste operations for our  large mining client in South Australia. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, efficient service delivery while standardizing processes and enhancing capabilities. This role focuses on maximising profitability through revenue growth, cost optimization, and effective resource management. The position offers a chance to drive innovation in waste management, balancing operational excellence with safety and customer satisfaction.

What's on offer

• Leadership role with a global leader in ecological transformation 

• Competitive salary including car & fuel allowance

• Flexible work arrangements

• Exciting, complex role that will keep you challenged and engaged 

• Career progression with on-going learning and development opportunities

What you'll be responsible for

• Oversee operational performance across regional business units to ensure client satisfaction

• Manage financial aspects including P&L, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting for regional business units

• Contract manager must take part in client project meetings and understand their systems of learning

• Contract manager must complete onsite safety audits and field leadership with client

• Ensure compliance with plant and equipment maintenance procedures

• Supervise operational performance of subcontractors and joint venture partners

• Engage with senior client management to promote business capabilities and provide solutions

• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders, providing regular reports and updates

• Facilitate effective information flow between clients and operational personnel

• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, clients, peers, and stakeholders

• Collaborate, engage, and influence key parties to achieve business objectives

• Perform on-site visits to Olympic Dam - SA  Regular site attendance to meet contract requirements.

What you'll need to be successful

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in a similar management role

• Qualification in Business Management or related field (highly desirable)

• Experience of having worked collaboratively in a team environment across commercial, operational and customer facing teams

• Managing deliverables in relation to health and safety, productivity, quality and schedule outcome

• Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables in health and safety, productivity, quality, and scheduling

• Track record of successful people leadership and fostering a positive workplace culture

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Financial acumen, including P&L management experience

• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic business environments

• Customer-centric approach with a focus on client satisfaction

A Veolia Career

Veolia ANZ values employees and their health and wellbeing. All of our employees are entitled to:

• Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

• Bupa health insurance discount

• Novated car leasing through S.G Fleet

• You will also have access to corporate discounts, as well as eligibility to volunteer at one of Veolia's partnered volunteer organisations

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with Disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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.