Transport/Operations Manager – Sunshine Skips

About Us

Sunshine Skips is proud to operate under the Wanless Waste Management banner, combining over 40 years of trusted experience in waste, recycling and resource recovery with a leading national waste management provider. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future—combining local service and reliability with the scale, innovation and national reach of Wanless!

Based in North Brisbane (Virginia), Sunshine Skips continues to deliver trusted, affordable and environmentally responsible skip bin services to homes, businesses and worksites across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

This exciting partnership means new opportunities for growth, innovation and career development. Whether you’re an experienced waste professional or ready to start your journey in a fast-moving and essential industry, you’ll be joining a team that values safety, sustainability and teamwork.

Join Sunshine Skips and Wanless—and help us with creating a better, safer environment.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our North Brisbane branch. Reporting to the Sunshine Skips Branch Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind daily service delivery, operational performance, and team development — ensuring our fleet and people run like clockwork, every day.

This is a hands-on, leadership role suited to someone who thrives on responsibility, is a natural motivator and brings energy and focus to operational excellence. This role will suit you if you enjoy diversity, seek out opportunities for growth and connect with our values of Safety First, Dependable, Clean & Green Future, Stronger Together and Proudly Local.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day operations of our small operational team while driving a positive, safety-first culture.
• Managing staff training, development, inductions, fatigue management and incident investigations.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and company policies, systems and procedures.
• Managing recruitment, pre-employment and onboarding processes in partnership with your Branch Manager & HR.
• Monitoring data accuracy, maintaining records and completing all reporting and KPIs on time.
• Building strong relationships with customers, staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinating and optimising fleet activities to ensure reliable, responsive service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance.

About You

• Experience in transport, logistics, or a similar fast-paced, service-based operations environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate and manage performance.
• A strong customer focus and ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
• High attention to detail, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
• Understanding of WHS, compliance and safety processes.
• A growth mindset and commitment to building a strong, positive team culture.
• Ability to pass a medical & regular drug & alcohol testing.

What’S On Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience) + Super.
• Permanent, full-time role with job security in a vital industry.
• Uniform provided & onsite parking at our local Virginia depot.
• A friendly, down-to-earth team with a strong safety culture.
• Ongoing training, support and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing, values-led national company.
• $$ on your work anniversary & living our Core Values.
• Exclusive discounts & cashback via our WORK app.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free for employees & immediate family.

🎯 If you're ready to make your mark as an operations leader with a purpose-driven company, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria. Apply now via SEEK!

Due to the large number of applications; only successful candidates will be contacted. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.