Head of IT - Project Management Office

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 approximately 8000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance.  We are

Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

 

The Opportunity

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the delivery of IT projects and initiatives that are crucial to our organisation’s future growth. Reporting at a senior level, you will be responsible for defining, prioritising, and coordinating the IT projects pipeline to ensure alignment with business and IT strategies.

You will oversee demand planning, governance, and project reporting of a multi-faceted portfolio of technology projects that drive business outcomes. This role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and hands-on project delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project governance, reporting, and demand management to ensure strategic alignment and business value.
• Understand business needs and deliver fit-for-purpose technology solutions that enable growth and transformation.
• Define and execute the IT project roadmap in alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of best practice delivery methodologies.
• Ensure sustainable, cost-effective project delivery with clear measurement of benefits realisation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop successful project management teams.

 

About You

You are a seasoned IT leader with a proven track record in delivering enterprise technology projects across cloud and on-premise environments. A strategic thinker and strong collaborator, you bring the ability to connect business needs with technology solutions, while building high-performing teams and influencing at the executive level.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive management experience establishing and leading project delivery functions in complex, multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Proven success in delivering large-scale IT projects using project management methodologies.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Significant leadership capability with a track record in motivating and developing teams.
• Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, and value delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business, Engineering or related fields, with relevant project delivery certifications

 

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 inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

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.

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