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
Based in Sydney, NSW, and reporting to the Head of Fleet Maintenance, the State Fleet Maintenance Manager – NSW/ ACT role has been created as part of a major restructure of the National Fleet Maintenance team.
Key responsibilities include the following.
Safety, compliance & risk oversight
Oversee and ensure that all workshop activities comply with WHS, HV/NHVR, OEM, and internal safety standards.
Ensure regular safety inspections, audits, and critical control verifications are completed, and actions are closed.
Provide oversight of maintenance-related incidents, major defects, and repeat failures, ensuring investigations and corrective actions are completed appropriately.
Ensure OEM recalls, safety campaigns, and statutory inspections are completed and reported in line with national direction.
Maintenance delivery & fleet availability
Oversee execution of the national maintenance plan within the state, ensuring PMs, inspections, and corrective work are delivered safely and on time.
Hold Workshop Managers and vendors accountable for minimising downtime and maintaining fleet roadworthiness.
Escalate risks to availability, safety, or capacity early and support resolution with national and operations teams.
Quality, reliability & continuous improvement
Monitor repeat breakdowns, rework, and quality trends, and ensure root cause analysis and permanent fixes are implemented.
Sponsor and support local improvement initiatives related to safety, workflow, turnaround time, and first-time-fix performance.
Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices across the national network.
Cost control & vendor governance
Oversee maintenance spend and vendor performance against budget, agreements, and national frameworks.
Ensure adherence to preferred supplier panels and service level expectations.
Ensure warranty processes are followed and recoveries are pursued.
People leadership & capability
Lead, coach, and hold accountable Workshop Managers and supervisors for safety, performance, and culture.
Oversee workforce capability, skills coverage, and succession within the state.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of critical technical roles in partnership with HR and national teams.
Ensure national training and capability frameworks are implemented locally.
Assets, infrastructure & tooling
Oversee the condition and compliance of workshop infrastructure, plant, and tooling, ensuring risks and gaps are identified and escalated.
Sponsor and prioritise investment requests in line with national standards.
Governance, reporting & alignment
Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of KPIs, risks, and issues.
Participate in national reviews, forums, and improvement programs.
Act as the senior maintenance escalation point within the state.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid background in heavy vehicle maintenance, ideally across multiple sites, and have experience in leading workshops and/ or a maintenance team.
Good understanding of safety, compliance and what good looks like in a workshop
Able to manage downtime, cost and external repairers properly
Technically strong enough to challenge issues and decisions
Good with people, able to lead managers and work well with operations and vendors
Comfortable using systems and reporting on KPI's (JDE, etc)
Trade or engineering background preferred
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, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.
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 .
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.
Simply click the Apply button or visit and let's make a positive impact together.
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Vacancy no:
523538
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Erskine Park NSW Australia, Kent Street NSW Australia, Peakhurst NSW Australia
Categories
Management, Trades & General Labour