National Manager - Stakeholder Relations, Post Collections

About the role

Cleanaway, which transforms waste into resources and renewable energy, is looking for a National Manager - Stakeholder Relations for its Post Collections portfolio. The role leads the national stakeholder approach and supports responsible operations and the development of landfill and transfer station infrastructure. It reports to the General Manager, Post Collections, sits on the senior leadership team and connects commercial priorities with community and regulatory expectations in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a risk-based national stakeholder strategy across operating assets, major upgrades, extensions and future developments, focusing on early identification and resolution of material issues.
• Advise the Post Collections leadership team on emerging stakeholder concerns, policy developments and their implications for operations, investment and project decisions.
• Build and maintain constructive, transparent relationships with councils, government agencies, regulators, communities and other key stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement for major projects and statutory consultation, working with Environment, Engineering and project teams on planning and environmental approvals.
• Guide community consultation and responses to sensitive concerns, strengthening trust and informing operational and project decisions.
• Coordinate engagement across Operations, Engineering, Environment, Corporate Affairs and project teams, clarifying responsibilities in a matrix organisation.
• Establish stakeholder governance, priorities and escalation pathways so that material risks, consultation commitments and follow-up actions are managed and delivered.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in strategic stakeholder relations, government engagement, community relations or major project interfaces, with personal evidence of outcomes.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and delivering outcomes across complex, matrixed organisations.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure developments and consultation linked to planning or environmental approvals.
• Experience in energy, industrial operations, infrastructure, major projects, government relations or similar complex sectors is highly regarded; waste industry experience is not essential.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills, including handling challenging conversations.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional delivery and follow through on commitments without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to engage credibly with regulators, councils, government and communities on sensitive or contested matters.

What we offer

• Direct access to Post Collections leadership and a chance to shape stakeholder practice across a national infrastructure portfolio.
• Attractive salary package and career development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave and annual employee share plan offer.
• Novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance and company discounts.