Title:  Supervisor Waste

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

Are you a safety-focused leader with waste management expertise? Veolia is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee waste management and industrial services operations at our BHP Olympic Dam site. This is a key leadership role where you'll supervise day-to-day operations, lead a team, and ensure excellence in safety, compliance, and customer service.

What's on offer

• Attractive salary package with site allowance
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster (rotating day and night shifts)
• Clear career progression pathways
• Continuous support from experienced leadership team
• Structured FIFO roster providing quality time off
• Supportive, safety-focused team culture
• Work with Veolia, a world-leading environmental services organisation

What you'll be responsible for

• Supervise and lead operational teams (up to 15 direct reports)
• Schedule and prioritise daily services to meet operational demands and licence requirements
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure optimal staffing levels
• Build strong client relationships and work collaboratively toward shared goals
• Manage waste streams and provide expert advice on challenging or hazardous materials
• Conduct daily debriefs, team meetings, and toolbox sessions
• Input incidents, hazards, and safety matters into Veolia systems (RIVO, EMS, FLEX)
• Develop and review safety documents (THAs, JSEAs, Risk Assessments, Work Instructions)
• Ensure all staff comply with Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, and relevant legislation
• Manage rosters, timesheets, and labor allocation

What you'll need to be successful

• HR Licence & Forklift Licence
• Minimum 5 years in a leading hand or supervisory role
• Proficient in Microsoft/Google Suite
• Experience with dangerous goods and EPA transport requirements
• Proven experience in waste management with solid sustainability knowledge
• Vacuum truck and high-pressure water jetting experience (highly desirable)
• Certificate in leadership & management (desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety and positive 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.