Open Top Manager

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

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 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

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