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 7500 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 Liquid Technical Services team supports the collection, treatment, processing, and recycling of liquid and hazardous waste. As the chemist in our team based in Koorangang (Raven), you are primarily responsible for processing various waste chemical streams, including treatment, consolidation, and repackaging. Additionally, you will also be accountable for.

• Offer technical support and guidance for the acceptance, treatment, and storage of liquid and technical waste
• Provide technical and analytical support sales team and external customers
• Assist plant manager with waste management and production
• Run treatability trials, select treatment methods and verify their suitability, ensuring that wastes can be treated profitably
• Comply and liaise with relevant authorities, based where necessary

This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a yearly salary of $100,000 inclusive of superannuation.

About You

Detail-oriented, you thrive in solving problems and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. Ideally, you will hold operational experience working with waste or hazardous chemicals.

• Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Sound experience working with waste or hazardous chemicals
• Previous experience in wastewater treatment facilities or chemical fixation and stabilization facilities
• Field sampling or laboratory experience
• Sound knowledge in operating/calibrating ICP and Laboratory instruments
• Experience with Risk assessments and work instructions
• Meticulous record-keeping skills per tightly regulated controlled waste environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of chemicals and applicable legislation relating to their use, storage and disposal

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and 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.

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 [email protected].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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