General Manager Resource Recovery NSW

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

The Resource Recovery sector is evolving fast – and we need a leader who can help shape what comes next. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of an established and growing operation, with the backing of a national business and the autonomy to make a real impact.  

What’s on offer 

• Lead a portfolio of metro and regional NSW sites with full P&L accountability

• Join a business with a clear growth pipeline and genuine investment appetite

• Report directly to the COO with a seat at the leadership table

What you’ll be responsible for

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer - Resource Recovery you will lead the NSW team and:

• Ensure a high level of safety operations, positive environmental outcomes, business growth and profitability

• Provide strategic input and leadership to the RR business and customers

• Contribute to ongoing innovation and continuous improvement

• Prepare economic models, business cases and investment papers

• Own the consultation process with internal and external stakeholders, planning authorities and regulators

What you’ll need to be successful

• Demonstrable leadership experience in managing and developing a waste, resource recovery or organics business

• Strong understanding of the market and political context

• Previous experience with feasibility and due diligence of opportunities

• Commercially astute with the ability to articulate your vision and influence key decision makers

• Experience in managing and augmenting a portfolio of assets within NSW

• Degree qualified in engineering or business or a related field

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 candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.