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Title:  Contracts Manager

Location: 

TOMAGO, NSW, AU, 2322

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

We are looking for an experienced, operations and commercial minded manager from a heavy industry background to oversee Veolia’s largest Industrial Services contract in NSW Northern Region.. Working closely with our client at the Tomago aluminium smelter, you will oversee all  contracted services (waste management, refractories, fabrication, industrial cleaning, material handling etc.). Your strong operational knowledge will  drive your team's results, matched by your analytical capacity and ability to base decisions on data and reporting will result in a high level of continuous improvement across all aspects of the site operations . Your excellent communication skills and visual leadership will foster strong relationships across all levels of our staff and employees and key client stakeholders.

What's on offer

  • Highly impactful role where you can make a real operational and commercial difference

  • Real opportunities to grow the contract relationship and be an influential part of Veolia’s regional growth.

  • Competitive salary package with car allowance and fuel card among other employee benefits

What you'll be responsible for

  • Leading your management team across two sites and four operational disciplines 

  • Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.

  • Driving  process improvements to meet contractual KPI’s

  • Ensuring the completion of client requests (Work orders / Purchase orders).

  • Ensure all operations comply with government regulations and environmental, health, and client standards.

  • Lead and review compliance to Veolia’s Always Safe programs 

  • Reporting and presenting Veolia’s ongoing progress of operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Manage subcontracted services in line with Veolia’s contractor management system

  • Completion of Monthly, Quarterly and annual client KPI reporting.

 

What you'll need to be successful

  • Relevant extensive experience in relevant roles in heavy industry or equivalent sectors

  • Experience at managing a contractual relationship with a key client

  • People management experience

  • Proven experience in contractual negotiations, in collaboration with legal and regional management

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.
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