Title:  Regional Manager - South Queensland

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 ready to lead the charge in sustainable waste management? Veolia is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to oversee our waste collection and transport activities in Southern Queensland. 

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure safe and efficient operations, drive financial performance, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. 

You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge systems and procedures, all while contributing to a cleaner environment. If you're passionate about sustainability, have a knack for operational excellence, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. 

Join our team and help shape the future of resource management in Queensland!

What's on offer

• Lead a capable and high performing team

• Work with an organisation with a proud safety culture

• Varied and diverse sites and contracts

What you'll be responsible for

Reporting to the QLD Manager - Liquid, Hazardous and Total Waste Management, you will be responsible for:

• Operational Management - including ensuring operations  are safe, legally, environmentally and ethically compliant, sufficiently resourced and delivered to budget

• Leading a team of high performers to a continuing high standard and achievement of goals, as well as maintaining positive relationships with operational teams, Fleet, Procurement, sales, administration and compliance.

• Ensuring excellent working relationships with customers and other key external stakeholders

• Strategy and planning to contribute to ongoing business development and maintaining awareness of internal and external considerations, market trends, business intelligence and opportunities for innovation

• Finance management and reporting including regular financial and operational reports, assistance with budgets, adherence to governance and financial modelling of strategic plans and cost saving initiatives

What you'll need to be successful

• Tertiary qualifications in business or relevant experience 

• A high focus on leadership and development of teams

• Demonstrated success in managing safety and environmental matters

• A current drivers licence

• Excellent communication skills and a high interpersonal approach

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 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.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

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.