Job description:
This isnt just a job, its your chance to take ownership of a growing
operation, lead a tight-knit team, and leave your mark on a vital piece
of Victorias recycling infrastructure.
Were working with a long-established and highly respected business in
the construction and recycling space, seeking a capable and confident
Site Manager to take the reins at their Dandenong facility. This is a
pivotal leadership role where youll manage daily production, lead a
crew of 78 team members, and create the structure and culture needed
for long-term site success.
About the Role:
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of a high-volume recycling plant
(concrete, brick rubble, etc.)
- Lead and support a site crew including machinery operators, pickers,
and weighbridge staff
- Coordinate with internal sales and operations to align crushing
priorities with product demand
- Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and plant performance
standards are consistently met
- Create a team culture where everyone is clear on expectations,
motivated to succeed, and proud of what they do
What Were Looking For:
- Experience managing a recycling, quarry, civil, or machinery-heavy
industrial site
- Proven background as a Site Manager or Supervisor with hands-on
leadership experience
- Confident running toolbox talks, driving daily targets, and
overseeing maintenance schedules
- Someone who builds culture, earns respect, and leads by example a
true coach on the field vibe
- Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, with a
proactive and practical mindset
Why This Role?
- Youll have full ownership and autonomy with the support of a
fantastic senior leader
- The team is ready for a fresh start- this is your chance to shape
and stabilise the culture
- Growth is on the horizon, with site expansion planned and strong
leadership pathways in place
- A business that values its people, invests in development, and
celebrates initiative
The Offer:
- Competitive base + super + performance bonus
- Fully maintained company vehicle + fuel card
- Monday to Friday 6:30am3:30pm, with optional Saturday rotation
- Comprehensive onboarding, safety induction, and peer-site immersion
If youre ready to step up and lead a site with real impact not just
manage, but transform wed love to hear from you.
Apply now
Qualifications:
Helpful to have- Civil Construction / Resource Processing / Mobile Plant Operations certifications as well as leadership.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Real Autonomy, Real Ownership
Youre not stepping into a tightly-controlled corporate role where your hands are tied. This is a genuine leadership opportunity where youll have the freedom to shape your team, drive performance, and make the site your own. Youll be trusted to make decisions, back your judgment, and drive change.
Build, Dont Just Maintain
This site is ready for a fresh start. With a team in place and the foundations set, theres massive potential to rebuild the culture, stabilise retention, and lift productivity. Its the perfect challenge for someone who thrives on turning things around and leading from the front.
Growth on the Horizon
With expansion plans already in motion (including acquisition of the adjoining property), this is a business thats growing and wants you to grow with it. There's clear opportunity to step up into broader operational leadership, especially as other sites come online.
Support Without Micromanagement
Youll report to a long-standing Operations Manager who knows the site inside out and wants to see you succeed. The leadership team is experienced, collaborative, and hands-off as long as you're getting results and building the right culture, youll have their full support.
Make a Tangible Environmental Impact
This isnt just a commercial site. Its part of the circular economy turning demolition waste into reusable products that fuel construction across Victoria. Youll be part of a bigger mission that genuinely contributes to sustainability.
From Good to Great
The right person here wont just maintain whats there theyll elevate it. The systems, the people, the processes this role has the scope and support to turn a good site into a benchmark site.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : A$ 130000
Salary Max : A$ 140000
Currency Type : AUD