Human Resources 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

We’re seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave contract (0.6 FTE). In this role, you will partner closely with operational leaders to provide strategic, operationally focused HR support, guiding decisions, building leadership capability, and contributing to initiatives that shape the workforce.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio, support talent development, succession planning, and onboarding, while playing a key role in driving people strategies that make a real difference to the business.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders, coaching and influencing them to drive effective people outcomes.
• Analyse and interpret workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing practical and forward-looking recommendations.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business to ensure HR initiatives are aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
• Support onboarding, succession planning, talent development, and capability-building initiatives that strengthen the workforce.
• Contribute to initiatives that support gender equity, talent pipelines, and sustainable workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on ER matters when required, with the primary focus of the role centred on strategic partnership rather than high-volume case management.

About You

• Strategic and operationally minded HR professional with a passion for partnering with leaders to drive business and people outcomes.
• Skilled at leveraging data and insights to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Solid understanding of employee relations, with experience in handling ER cases and providing practical guidance to leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, strong relationship-builder, confident in coaching, influencing, and inspiring leaders.
• The flexibility to travel between sites and hold an unrestricted driver's license.

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.

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