• Location: Unanderra, NSW
• Employment Type: Full Time – 38 hours per week
• Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am – 4:06pm
• Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 + Super + Fully Maintained Vehicle

About Us

Flagstaff Paper to Paper has been operating for 26 years and is the largest white paper and cardboard collection service in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Council areas. The business processes over 16,000 tonnes of paper, cardboard, and plastic each year and employs more than 40 people with disabilities. Our Recycling Business plays a vital role in delivering sustainable outcomes, operational excellence, and inclusive employment opportunities across the region.

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager – Recycling Business to lead our operations in Unanderra.

About the Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an energetic and commercially minded professional who is passionate about leading diverse teams and driving operational success.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Operations and Safety, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Recycling Business, ensuring productivity, safety, quality outcomes, customer satisfaction, and team engagement. You will lead a diverse workforce, creating an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, implementing operational improvements, and supporting organisational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Recycling Business
• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture
• Effectively lead diverse teams
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and service delivery outcomes
• Identify and pursue business development and growth opportunities
• Develop strong customer and stakeholder relationships
• Monitor budgets, resources, and operational performance
• Lead and support change management initiatives across the business
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and organisational requirements
• Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and employees
• Prepare reports and contribute to strategic planning activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong people leadership and team management skills
• Experience leading diverse workforces, ideally within supported employment, manufacturing, recycling, logistics, or operational environments
• Sound business acumen and operational management capability
• Proven ability to identify and drive business development opportunities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience implementing and managing change initiatives
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to balance commercial outcomes with people-focused leadership

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW Driver License (Forklift license is a good to have)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong computer and reporting skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a purpose-driven and growing business unit
• Supportive and values-driven organisation
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Fully maintained company vehicle provided
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the community
• Free Access to Certified Counsellors via Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Paid Picnic Day
• Amounts up to $15,900 in Tax Free Earnings per Year via Salary packaging
• Staff Discounts
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Morning Tea’s
• Staff Christmas Parties
• Onsite Parking, and much more

Apply Now

If you are a motivated leader with strong operational and people management experience and are looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and value diversity within our workforce. We actively encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and individuals of all experiences and abilities. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.