Responsibilities
* Provide frontline leadership to a diverse team of ~55 employees across the Southwest portfolio.
* Drive a culture of compliance and safety to ensure effective risk and compliance initiatives are established and promoted.
* Ensure that appropriate performance reviews, talent management and succession plans are in place to maximise engagement and retention of employees.
* Ensure that operational requirements are met with available assets.
* Monitor and manage the operational activities of the Branch and be accountable for the overall operational performance including with a key focus on value drivers.
* Manage a substantial local government waste services collection network.
* Ensure that compliance and governance requirements are well managed.
* Identification and implementation of operational efficiencies to achieve exemplary customer service practices and meet contractual obligations within financial and operational targets.
* Work with customers and the Sales team to maximise revenue growth opportunities (organic and new business).
* Ensure site equipment is purchased, maintained and operated appropriately in accordance with requirements, and identify additional equipment needs to provide effective service delivery.
* Investigate, report and manage vehicle incidents/accidents, property damage and personal injury.
Qualifications
* Managing operational departments in a blue-collar environment.
* Leadership ability and track record in safety leadership and performance.
* Strong commercial, negotiation, and influencing skills – ability to manage expectations.
* Demonstrated experience with managing tight timeframes.
* Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communication channels with stakeholders.
Benefits
* Attractive salary package.
* Career development opportunities.
* Paid parental leave.
* Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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