2IC- Liquid, medical, hazardous

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a Second in Charge for our Medical and Hazardous Waste Operations at our Kilburn and Dry Creek, South Australia facilities. You'll provide management and leadership across our liquid treatment plant and CDS, overseeing both treatment and collection activities.

In this role, you'll ensure efficient, compliant operations against our licenses, drive continuous improvement for market competitiveness, and maintain a chain of responsibility for transport and regulatory compliance.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration package + car allowance and variable pay eligibility  

• Ongoing support from an experienced leadership team

• Supportive, safety-focused team culture

• Work with Veolia, a world-leading environmental services organisation

What you'll be responsible for

• Contractor Management: Organize, monitor, and manage onsite contractors to ensure safe and efficient outcomes.

• Compliance: Ensure full adherence to all relevant licences and regulations, including Safework, DAFF biosecurity, and EPA.

• Performance Management: Oversee the formal performance management of workers.

• Team Development: Focus on upskilling supervisors, managers, and direct reports to support succession planning and career progression.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements across the treatment plants regarding safety, operational efficiency, and financial margins.

• External Relations: Maintain effective relationships with external suppliers and contractors.

• Safety and Inspection: Record and investigate incidents, conduct workplace inspections, and maintain a safe, clean working environment.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, the VLO, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and issue resolution.

What you'll need to be successful

• Frontline management training or equivalent practical supervisory experience

• Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy and compliance

• Excellent communication and organisational skill

• Proactive problem-solving and personnel management abilities

• Genuine commitment to safety, team wellbeing, and environmental responsibility

• Confined space entry and working at heights certification ( desirable) 

• Experience in the waste management industry ( desirable) 

• Experience working with hazardous chemicals ( desirable) 

• Proficiency with SAP, Salesforce, or similar systems

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.