Title:  Operations Manager - MRF & Transfer Stations

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 Material Recovery Facility (MRF) facility and transfer station, ensuring profitable, safe and environmentally responsible operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices here in Echuca, 3564.

What's on offer

• Permanent Full time Opportunity + Fuel card for travel

• Bupa health insurance discount

• Plus other corporate benefits

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead and develop the operational team through effective training, communication, and implementation of safe work practices while ensuring customer expectations and KPIs are met.

• Oversee all aspects of waste handling processes, including planning, infrastructure, operations, environment, equipment, and administration.

• Conduct risk assessments, participate in technical workshops, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Support business development by providing strategic technical input for tenders and new opportunities, including functional designs and operational methodologies.

• Collaborate with Innovation and Marketing departments to leverage technology advancements, while creating and presenting process improvement reports to management.

• Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships while managing special projects and operational initiatives as directed.

What you'll need to be successful

• Certificate III in Business Administration and Waste Management AND/OR over 5-years experience in waste management, including design, constructions and operations experience

• Demonstrated understanding of relevant environmental legislation and familiarisation with EPA Victoria requirements pertaining to design, construction and operation of waste sites

• Proven leadership skills – with experience managing operational staff

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Strong customer service skills and work ethic

• Willingness to travel (intra and interstate)

• Drivers Licence

• Experience with participation in community reference/stakeholder groups for waste management facilities

• Demonstrated experience in applying Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management systems

• Continuous Improvement Certification (e.g. Six Sigma) (desirable)

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.