Senior Commercial Business Partner

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Our Oils and Technical Services team are searching for a Senior Commercial Business Partner to play a key role in supporting financial performance across our business.

This is a highly visible role working in close partnership with Branch Managers and operational leaders to support informed decision‑making, improve profitability, and deliver sustainable cost and margin outcomes across a technically complex and operationally diverse portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the business to support site and portfolio P&L performance, identifying opportunities for sustainable profitability improvement
• Lead and support month‑end reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes for assigned portfolios
• Work collaboratively with Branch Managers to develop and implement cost‑saving and margin‑enhancing initiatives
• Provide commercial guidance and support for tendering and sales activities, ensuring pricing decisions are informed by cost‑to‑serve and risk considerations
• Build, evaluate and support business cases and CAPEX proposals
• Translate complex operational and technical information into clear, practical commercial insights that support planning and decision‑making

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, with relevant experience in a Commercial Business Partner or similar role in a complex, multi‑site industrial or waste management environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through collaboration
• Comfortable working alongside diverse stakeholder groups within technically driven operations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and relevant accounting systems
• Willingness to travel regularly across multiple states

Why join Cleanaway? 

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more! 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.