Operations Training Lead

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Operations Training Lead to support the delivery of our new operational training model and drive capability improvements across the business. This role will play a critical part in ensuring operational training is practical, risk-aligned, and embedded into everyday ways of working, helping to build capability, improve consistency, and support safe operational performance.

This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in Australia while supporting stakeholders and operational teams across our national business and is a 12 month fixed term secondment opportunity 

In this role, you will

• Lead training-related projects and initiatives that support the implementation of the new operational training model.
• Develop and maintain training guides, competency frameworks, learning resources, and operational tools that support frontline capability.
• Monitor training progress, project milestones, and capability outcomes, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Review and improve training processes, ensuring learning is practical, effective, and aligned to operational requirements.
• Partner with operational leaders and subject matter experts to strengthen coaching, onboarding, and competency management practices.
• Support key deliverables including training pilots, core module refreshes, standardised national delivery models, and the transition to blended learning solutions.

About You

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who understands the realities of an operational environment and is passionate about developing workforce capability. You enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders, simplifying complex information, and driving practical improvements that make a real difference to the business.

To be successful, you will bring

• Experience in operations, training, capability, or learning and development within a large, operationally focused organisation.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing training programs, competency frameworks, or operational learning tools.
• The ability to analyse information, identify improvement opportunities, and translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Why join Cleanaway?

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

As a national, high growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry-leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

• 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

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.

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.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button, and let's make a positive impact together.

Experience in operations, training, capability, or learning and development; project coordination, stakeholder engagement, training program development, analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• leading training projects
• developing learning resources
• monitoring capability outcomes

Job Details

• Category: Human Resources
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time, Temporary
• Workplace: Remote — Queensland, Australia
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous parental leave

About Cleanaway Pty Ltd

A national waste management company that transforms waste into resources and renewable energy. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics