*Project Manager - Landfills

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together. We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager - Landfills, you will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of landfill lifecycle projects across Cleanaway’s Western Australia landfill network. These projects will primarily include landfill cell construction, rehabilitation works, and associated landfill infrastructure.

Based at Dardanup West, youll be supported by a Program Manager, central PMO, and specialist technical teams. This role is focused on strong project execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget, and are ready for seamless handover to operations.

This is a hands-on project management role suited to someone who enjoys working in asset-intensive environments, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering practical outcomes on operational landfill sites.

What you will be doing

• Managing the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through to delivery, commissioning and handover to operations
• Delivering landfill lifecycle projects including cell construction, rehabilitation and supporting infrastructure
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Managing project budgets, schedules, risks and reporting in line with PMO standards and governance
• Ensuring all safety, environmental, regulatory and licensing requirements are met throughout project delivery
• Working closely with site teams, engineering, HSEQ, finance and the PMO to ensure projects are “business-ready” at handover
• Providing clear and timely updates on project progress, risks and key milestones to the Program Manager

About You

You are a delivery-focused Project Manager who is comfortable working in operational environments and enjoys seeing projects move from concept through to construction and handover. You are organised, practical and collaborative, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Landfill experience is preferred but not essential, candidates with transferable experience from other asset-intensive or regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Technical capability and experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering capital, infrastructure or operational projects 
• Demonstrated experience in asset-intensive or regulated environments such as waste, utilities, resources, construction or logistics
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies lifecycle including scope, cost, schedule, risk and governance
• Experience managing, influencing and engaging with contractors, consultants and cross-functional project teams at different stages of the project delivery 
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, forecasting and expenditure tracking
• A demonstrated safety-first approach with a deep understanding of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements across operational sites

You bring a practical mindset, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering safe, compliant and value-driven outcomes, while working within a well-supported PMO and technical delivery framework.

Why join Cleanaway:

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more! 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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