Cleanaway
    (396 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Environmental Services & Waste Management

    Primary location

    4/441 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004
    Cleanaway is Australia’s leading total waste management, industrial and environmental services company. For more than 50 years we have supported Australian industry, business, government, communities and households – delivering a comprehensive range of solutions that not only offer extraordinary benefits for our customers, but for our communities for generations to come.An ASX 200 listed company, (ASX: CWY), our team of more than 6,300 highly trained employees are supported by a fleet of over 5,300 specialist vehicles, working from a network of more than 250 locations around Australia.Our mission is to make a sustainable future possible. To some, waste may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life but we know it has extraordinary potential. We see all waste as a resource, and use our facilities and processes to transform it into valuable commodities for every sector, industry and community.

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    at Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
    Malaga, Perth WA
    In this role, you will partner closely with operational leaders to deliver strategic, commercially focused HR support across WA and SA
    In this role, you will partner closely with operational leaders to deliver strategic, commercially focused HR support across WA and SA
    classification: Human Resources & RecruitmentHuman Resources & Recruitment
    1d ago
    1d ago

    at Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
    Crestmead, Brisbane QLD
    Based in Crestmead, this customer-centric operations manager will see you building and coaching teams while delivering exceptional service.
    Based in Crestmead, this customer-centric operations manager will see you building and coaching teams while delivering exceptional service.
    classification: Manufacturing, Transport & LogisticsManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
    5d ago
    5d ago

    Reviews overview

    2.4396 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Cleanaway?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees consistently appreciate the quality of their colleagues, particularly the operations staff and drivers at ground level, describing them as wonderful, dedicated, and hardworking people. The operations team is frequently praised as outstanding and commercially minded with a genuine understanding of the business. Many employees also note that pay rates are above average and competitive, with good hourly rates and additional loadings for shifts.

    However, there are some potential challenges to consider. Employees indicate that management practices can be inconsistent, with communication gaps and a disconnect between corporate and operational teams. Some have noted concerns about safety standards and the need for more proactive approaches, as well as workload pressures due to staffing shortages and resource constraints. Additionally, training and onboarding could be more comprehensive, and some employees feel that career advancement opportunities may be affected by inconsistent promotion practices.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Accounts Manager
    Apr 2026
    Dandenong South VIC 31753 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    On a massive decline over the past 3 years basically fallen off a cliff. Avoid!
    The good thingsThe best part is the wonderful people you meet at ground level, including the drivers, operations staff & internal staff.
    The challengesToxic culture now with cost cutting, redundancies, not enough staff to conduct business. The company was great 3 years ago now its awful.
    1.0
    Operator
    Apr 2026
    Deer Park VIC 30232 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    only come here for the experience and get out as soon as you can TOXIC HORRIBLE PLACE
    The good thingsThe good things about this company were some of the great people you got to meet along the way and thats it
    The challengesManagement is a complete joke with incompetent people in charge of something they have no clue about. If you value going home safe then don't bother with this job as safety comes last in this joint. Low life supervisors who only care about saving a dollar and getting rid of good operators and putting ahead the brown nosers. Absolute joke don't bother with this place but if you do just get the experience and leave. You can learn a lot with this company and get good experience but thats it the rest is awful
    1.0
    Manger
    Feb 2026
    Sydney NSW 20003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Politics, poor leadership, instability, lack of meritocracy
    The good thingsNational footprint, nothing else
    The challengesCleanaway presents itself as a professional, safety-focused organisation, but internally it is characterised by poor leadership capability and entrenched favoritism. Advancement is often based on relationships rather than merit, which creates a disengaged and distrustful workforce. Frequent restructures and leadership changes prevent any real operational stability. Teams spend more time navigating internal politics than delivering outcomes. Experienced professionals are routinely overlooked or leave due to lack of support and recognition. Unless you are part of the internal network, career progression and influence are limited regardless of performance.
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