National Waste & Sustainability SME (Sydney)

What’s the role? We’re seeking a high-performing Operations & Waste Services Manager to lead multi-site delivery for a key national account. This role blends operational leadership with sustainability expertise — overseeing site performance while driving compliant, efficient, and innovative waste services. You’ll ensure EPA and regulatory compliance, manage contractor performance, conduct audits, and turn data into actionable insights that improve safety, cost, and service outcomes. You’ll own day-to-day operations across multiple sites, ensuring delivery against budgets, SLAs, and contractual obligations, while building strong client relationships and driving consistent service standards. You’ll also support commercial performance, identifying efficiencies and contributing to growth opportunities across the account. A strong safety mindset is critical — you’ll actively champion HSE standards, lead risk management, and embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and sustainability impact. To be considered, you must be:
- Proven in multi-site operational leadership within a B2B or outsourced environment
- Experienced in waste, sustainability, or environmental services, with strong compliance knowledge (EPA or similar)
- Confident managing contractors, performance, and service delivery outcomes
- Commercially capable, with exposure to budgets, forecasting, and P&L;
- A robust communicator who can influence and build trusted client relationships
- Experienced leading remote teams, driving engagement and accountability
- Results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
- Highly organised, able to prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment
- Safety-focused, with a proactive approach to risk and compliance
- Qualified in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) Why choose Sodexo? Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees. At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program! How to apply? If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability. One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have. What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family! Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r5b0z