Title:  Regional Collections Manager - Ballarat

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join Veolia ANZ as a Regional Manager in Ballarat, Victoria. You'll oversee safe waste collection and transport operations while maintaining compliance with our systems, policies, and procedures.

You'll manage resources and operations to meet safety KPIs and financial targets, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance across the region.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration package with car allowance

• Mentorship from an experienced leadership team

• Safety-focused, supportive team culture

• Career with a global environmental leader

What you'll be responsible for

• Manage operations within budget and achieve financial objectives

• Lead the operational team and guide internal stakeholders

• champion safety initiatives and build a strong safety culture

• Maintain business intelligence and stay informed of industry innovations

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams (Sales, Fleet, Procurement, Health & Safety) and external stakeholders

• Manage customer engagement and external relationships

• Meet operational targets and KPIs

• Coordinate across technical, asset management, financial, and administrative teams

• Promote high standards of safety and staff wellbeing

What you'll need to be successful

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Management, or Logistics (or 10+ years equivalent experience)

• Proven operational background with strong site-based service delivery oversight

• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow senior client relationships

• Proficiency in Google Suite and strong computer literacy

• Valid driver's licence

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities

• Genuine commitment to safety and a positive, can-do attitude

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

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 Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.