Join a Proud Australian-Owned Family Business with Over 130 Years of Excellence in Waste Management! Kartaway, a nationwide leader in waste management, is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled leader to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a high‐performing Open Top Manager to lead and grow our Victorian operations within the waste and resource recovery sector. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility, requiring a commercially astute leader who can drive sustainable financial performance, operational excellence, and team capability.
You will have end‐to‐end accountability for safety, people, customers, and profitability across the state.
Key Responsibilities
- Full P&L ownership for the Victorian open top business, including revenue, margin, cost control, and EBIT delivery
- Develop and execute state business plans aligned to national strategy
- Drive operational efficiency across collection, processing, and disposal activities
- Lead, coach, and develop a multi‐disciplinary leadership team
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, councils, contractors, and regulators
- Identify and execute growth opportunities, including new contracts, renewals, and service expansion
- Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to senior leadership
About You
- Proven experience as a State Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Operations Manager
- Demonstrated success managing a complex P&L in a capital‐intensive, operational environment
- Background in waste management, resource recovery, recycling, logistics, utilities, or heavy industry
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into tangible results
- Experience leading large, decentralised teams in safety‐critical environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A hands‐on, accountable leadership style with a strong focus on performance and outcomes
Why Join Us?
- Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence
- Competitive total remuneration package (including super) of $160,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Opportunity to lead and reshape a significant state operation
- Long‐term career growth within a national organisation
- Purpose‐driven industry contributing to sustainability and circular economy outcomes
Open Top Manager employer: Whelan Kartaway
Kartaway is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for HR professionals to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on sustainability, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful HR initiatives while contributing to a family-owned business with over 130 years of history. Join us in shaping a high-performance culture and making a positive environmental impact across Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
