Operations Supervisor

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

Veolia has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Supervisor to join our organisation in our Industrial Services team. This is a permanent role based out of the Gladstone Regional Office.

What’s on offer 

• Regional and site based role

• Join a highly experienced and supportive management team who will work with you to achieve yours and Veolia’s goals.

• Have access to Veolia’s vast array of corporate discounts.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Assist Site Manager with progress reports for operations and shutdowns.

• Prepare and submit quotes for client-defined scope of work.

• Support operations teams in developing continuous improvement methods to reduce costs and time delays.

• Coordinate procurement of materials from external suppliers.

• Coordinate and supervise external subcontractors.

• Schedule and manage site-based equipment and labour resources.

• Ensure client requests are met and coordinate with other business units for additional resources when necessary.

• Liaise with stakeholders and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Maintain effective working relationships with team members.

• Drive Veolia’s ‘Always Safe’ safety culture.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Supervisory or leading hand experience in a heavy industrial environment.

• Previous experience in an operational planning role in a heavy industrial environment.

• High Pressure Water Jetting Qualification

• HR Truck Licence (preferable)

• Intermediate IT skills

• Well-developed communication skills (written and verbal)

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including ability to clarify and resolve customer service issues 

• Highly developed customer focus 

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

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.