Title:  State General Manager Environmental Services

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

As State General Manager of Veolia’s Environmental Services business unit, you will be responsible for the $350m+ revenue P&L and end-to-end strategic, commercial, and operational performance across a portfolio of waste collections and medical, liquid and hazardous treatment activities. You will drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and stakeholder confidence while fostering a safe, compliant, and high-performing culture across all functions.

 This is a great career opportunity for a senior, accomplished and decisive leader who can translate information and data into vision and effective action. You will be taking over the unit at a point when it is poised to capitalise on investment, consolidation and greater insight via data and systems integration. This will be your opportunity to lead it to future success. 

What's on offer

• Established senior management team with clear understanding of the business

• Consolidated systems and processes as a foundation for success

• A global company, household name brand and strong customer base.

What you'll be responsible for

• Strategy & Growth: Develop and execute the state business plan

• Operations & Service Delivery: Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service

• Commercial & Financial Performance: Achieve revenue, EBITDA and other targets

• Sales & Business Development: Lead the state sales strategy

• Customer & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strategic partnerships

• Safety, Risk & Compliance: Manage and maintain an “always safe” culture.

What you'll need to be successful

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Science or relevant discipline, or equivalent workplace experience

• Demonstrated track record within business unit management

• Experience in managing operations / facilities in the logistics, engineering, or technical sectors  

• A high level of commercial acumen and the ability to analyse and interpret financial information

• Demonstrated success in driving and implementing business strategy and operational efficiencies 

• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in people management

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

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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.