Business Line Manager - Bio-reactor Landfill

About the role

The Woodlawn Bioreactor Landfill, a world-class facility handling 40% of Sydney's municipal waste, is looking for a Business Line Manager. You will direct and oversee all operational activities at the landfill and its associated infrastructure, ensuring safe, profitable and environmentally responsible management. The site is supported by experienced operations and engineering teams, so direct landfill management experience is desirable but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team, manage performance, set direction aligned with Resource Recovery goals, run effective meetings and drive productivity through KPIs.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, develop cost-saving strategies, review vendors and implement business improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental licenses, statutory regulations and Veolia policies, optimising waste disposal, landfill gas capture and power generation.
• Deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget, managing scope, resources and timelines.
• Champion safety: promote the Always Safe Charter, manage site risks, maintain the risk register and ensure incident reporting.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants, support functions and government authorities, resolving community concerns.

Required profile

• Management qualification or tertiary degree, or demonstrated management experience.
• Operational experience in heavy industry, mining, waste management, water treatment, civil/construction, project management or similar.
• Experience in safety management and understanding of WHS laws and regulations.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, P&L and CAPEX.
• Leadership and team-building track record.
• Project management experience with large-scale industrial projects.
• C class driver's licence.

Required skills

• Environmental compliance systems (EPLs, development consents)
• Budgeting, P&L and CAPEX management
• Safety management and WHS compliance

What we offer

• Monday to Friday schedule and competitive salary package
• Paid parental leave, paid volunteer day and superannuation on unpaid leave
• Flexible and hybrid working, fitness passport and health insurance discount
• Employee assistance program, car allowance, novated leasing and vehicle discounts
• Bonus, referral and share plan programs, professional development and career pathways