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Leaders in sustainable liquid waste management and industrial cleaning, transport, and disposal services, Austrans Group are proudly family owned and operated for over 25 years.

Why Work With Us:
  • Multiple locations across Australia
  • Overtime available paid at penalty rates
  • Get paid weekly
  • A positive working environment
  • Company provided Employee Assistants Program (EAP)

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Current Positions

Drivers / Operators

Proudly Australian owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

To drive our journey of growth and continual improvement we are seeking experienced HR, HC and MC drivers for various driving positions in Tanker, Tipper, Vac Trucks and industrial services to join our dynamic team

Ideal Characteristics:
  • HR, HC or MC licence with no restrictions
  • Be organised, a team player, motivated, and reliable
  • Be flexible with your availability, and versatile to meet the customers’ requirements
  • Provide a traffic history check

Permanent and casual positions available. Semi-retired drivers are welcome for part time work. Successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing.

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HSEQ and Compliance Manager

To drive our journey of growth and continual improvement we are looking for a proactive, solutions-driven HSEQ Manager to join our Management Team and assist in achieving maximum customer satisfaction and achieve our strategic goals in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation obligations, in line with the companies Risk Management Program. If this sounds like you and you have the below Qualifications/Experience to get the job done we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • A tertiary degree or equivalent experience required
  • Experience in the waste or transport industry is highly preferred
  • Experience and understanding in managing and auditing HSEQ, QMS, NHVAS, Fatigue Management and Chain of Responsibility
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Return to Work, Fire Safety Advisor
  • Excellent Time Management, Communication, and Organisational Skills along with the ability to positively influence and improve health and safety outcomes
  • Experience dealing with Government Bodies (WHSQ, Work Cover, NHVR, Environment and Heritage)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally as well as externally.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
  • Ability to handle sensitive information and balance risk management and operational business requirements
  • Adaptability to manage between the Safety space and Operations, Sales u0026amp; the Financial needs of the business
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Responsibility for ensuring the company is fully compliant and adhering to statutory regulations. Review and implement relevant safety systems and undertake audits to verify compliance.
  • Prepare and ensure that OHSE Inductions and training is provided to all employees and subcontractors. Ensure all subcontractors are compliant to carry out work assigned.
  • Monitor daily site tasks and provide advice on risks and control. Ensure all works are completed in accordance with required contract conditions/standards.
  • Administer and Maintain Risk Assessment, SWMS u0026amp; Registers.
  • Liaise with other department heads, Business owners, Customers, Contractors and Government departments as part of an overall customer centric approach.
  • Promoting a ‘safety culture’ and a continuous improvement system through introducing and maintaining best practice management systems in the workplace with a hands on approach.
  • Investigate any injuries, incidents and near misses, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Co-ordinate return to work activities.
  • Assist Business Development Team in preparing tenders and contract mobilisation requirements.
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Operations Supervisor

Proudly Australian-owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

Responsive customer-based work for bulk liquid waste/vacuum tankering / heavy vac / industrial services and water blasting / civil earthworks and larger project-based activities. 

As part of a small team delivering bespoke solutions, no two days are the same.  Working knowledge of heavy vehicles, waste and environmental services industry would be advantageous

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Scheduling / forward planning using current systems and processes
  • Vehicle/ driver and subcontractor allocations and monitoring day-to-day changes of individual jobs and project requirements
  • Review of jobs and time sheets, waste tracking and the provision of relevant safety documentation and manifests
  • Maintenance of records, compliance and safety
  • Recruitment of new employees
  • Engagement and timely communication with customers and operators
  • Safety investigations, corrective actions and toolboxes
  • Working with management, administration and sales to deliver a first-class customer experience
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Workshop Manager

Proudly Australian-owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to join a company based in Ipswich. Our fleet consists of prime movers, rigid, and various trailer applications. This is a key role in ensuring our fleet is maintained to a roadworthy standard to support our operational requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring all vehicles are maintained to a roadworthy standard.
  • Maximise fleet availability for operational requirements through scheduled servicing and planned maintenance.
  • Ensure servicing requirements meet our NHVR accreditation standards.
  • Implement maintenance programs and initiatives to ensure the successful day-to-day operation of the workshop.
  • Manage maintenance and labour costs as well as stock control.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of mechanics and apprentices.
  • Developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Daily admin requirements. Invoice approvals/PO requests/Quotes.
The successful candidate will have experience in the following:
  • Proven experience in managing a successful heavy vehicle transport Workshop.
  • Must be able to forward plan service and maintenance schedules.
  • Ability to prioritise and multi-task work effectively within a team environment.
  • Be a proactive leader of Health, Safety & Compliance.
  • Developing and mentoring staff.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Heavy vehicle trade qualification.
  • Assist Business Development Team in preparing tenders and contract mobilisation requirements.

This is a great opportunity to work in an essential services industry for a company that understands that our staff are the key to our success.

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing will be required.

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Industrial Services Supervisor

The Opportunity:

Proudly Australian owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Services Supervisor. The position reports to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving and leading all Liquid and Industrial Services activity in a safe and efficient manner whilst driving growth and performance to meet financial targets. 

We are looking for someone who can drive business development growth and identify areas of opportunity for innovations with a good understanding of industrial and liquid operations.

About the role:
  • Leading the Industrial Services business in Queensland to ensure compliance with company, statutory and compliance requirements and objectives
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the business through proactive management of employees, procedures and processes
  • Managing workplace teams to meet required objectives such as business development, customer service, efficient operations and profitability;
  • Lead a growing team across various sites and be proactive in managing industrial relations matters;
  • Create a team culture that delivers outstanding individual performance and achieves successful business results;
  • Drive development and implementation of specific projects, tenders and sales processes to drive business growth and meet customer expectations;
  • Lead operations and ensure the correct plant costing, allocation, movement, maintenance and appearance of the vehicles, plant and sites;
  • Contribute to annual budgets and ensure monthly budget targets are exceeded
We are looking for an experienced supervisor with:
  • A minimum of 5+ years in a similar role 
  • Established network of contacts and customers within the industrial space.
  • Excellent people management, team performance and development skills in a similar role (essential)
  • Previous experience and/or understanding of site operations, logistics, transport and/or liquids/solid waste management collection & recycling (essential)
  • Experience running projects to diversify services and create new revenue streams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to plan, influence, coach and negotiate with various stakeholders.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to complete work to deadlines.
  • Capability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
Benefits:
  • Job security, competitive wages
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A fantastic team culture where your safety is our priority
  • Opportunity to negotiate an attractive package for the successful applicant

As part of our usual recruitment process, you will be required to provide proof of entitlement to work in Australia and undergo a pre-employment medical, with a drug and alcohol test

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Industrial Services Operator

The Opportunity:

The Austrans Group are seeking multiple Industrial Service Operators to join the team in Brisbane. We have both permanent and casual positions available.

As an Operator, you would be mainly working Monday to Friday, with overtime available (weekends/night shifts / away work) day to day you would be responsible for the industrial cleaning onsite.

You will operate equipment for various services including high-pressure water jetting, drain cleaning, vacuum loading and general manual labouring tasks.

Responsibilities:
  • Leading hand roles
  • HP blasting roles
  • Permanent and casual positions available
  • Monday to Friday with some overtime available (weekends/night shifts)
  • Multiple rolls are available.
  • Above award pay rates.
  • Bonus/incentive schemes.
Responsibilities:
  • Experience in a hands-on operational role
  • Experience with HVAC trucks/water blasting and HP
  • Experience in Industrial cleaning / Heavy Manufacturing (desirable)
  • A Valid HR Licence
  • Working From Heights ticket, Confined Space ticket, and Industry White Card (desirable)
  • Integrity and a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong safety focus with a proactive approach to improving safety and risk management
  • Good level of fitness as this role can be physically demanding
  • Motivation to learn and grow within a team environment
  • Respectful and a Team Player
  • Training provided for the right applicants

This is a great opportunity to work in an essential services industry for a company that understands that our staff are the key to our success.

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing will be required.

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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

The Austrans Group is a family-owned waste management company based in Ipswich. Our fleet of prime movers, rigids, tippers, tankers, tautliners and more. This is a key role within the business ensuring our fleet is maintained to a roadworthy standard to support our operational requirements.

The Role

We are seeking heavy vehicle mechanics to join our team. You will be required to perform mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and servicing of heavy vehicle trucks and trailers.

Ideal Characteristics:
  • Full-time position
  • Overtime available
  • Get paid weekly
  • A Covid ‘essential service business
  • A positive working environment
  • Company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About You
  • Safety focussed
  • Mechanical trade qualification
  • Sound knowledge of heavy vehicle equipment
  • A proactive team member
  • Basic computer skills

Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing will be required.

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CCTV Operator

Proudly Australian-owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

The Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a CCTV Operator (Pipeline Inspections) for a highly skilled technician. Based at Loganholme or Wulkuraka you will join our dynamic team as we service a wide range of customers in various markets.

The Role:
  • Undertake CCTV audits of new and existing sewer and stormwater infrastructure
  • Pipeline inspection reporting
  • Perform regular maintenance on CCTV equipment
  • Provide outstanding service as directed to a level that is satisfactory to the customer
About You
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience
  • White Card essential with Confined Space Ticket an added advantage
  • Waste industry experience preferred but not essential
  • Commitment to safety and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Self-starting attitude, excellent communication skills, high level of customer satisfaction
Benefits
  • Job security, competitive wages plus overtime
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A fantastic team culture where your safety is our priority
  • Opportunity to negotiate an attractive package for the successful applicant

Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing will be required.

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Transport Supervisor

Proudly Australian-owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our operations team. Our fleet comprises prime movers, rigids, tippers, tankers, tautliners, and more. This is a key role in the business as we are looking for someone who can supervise the day-to-day running of our transport operations.

The Role:
  • A hands-on Transport Supervisor that connects operations, workshop, drivers, and fleet to ensure the smooth daily operation of the depot
  • Work closely with the operational team to improve performance and increase fleet productivity whilst meeting our customer’s needs
  • Liaise with the workshop to ensure fleet availability
  • Driver and subcontractor management including recruitment
  • Problem-solve and adapt to delays, breakdowns, and other operational demands
About You
  • Experience in a transport depot environment.
  • Influence positive change and strive to improve efficiencies
  • Be organised, a team player, motivated, and reliable
  • Excellent communication and people management skills
  • An understanding of the NHVR and CoR compliance
  • NHVR accreditation in fatigue management
  • Good knowledge of South East Queensland
  • Microsoft Office and data entry skills.
  • HC/MC licence would be an advantage
Benefits
  • Job security, competitive wages plus overtime
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A fantastic team culture where your safety is our priority
  • Opportunity to negotiate an attractive package for the successful applicant

Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing will be required.

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Clerical Assistant

Proudly Australian owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clerical Assistant.  The position reports to the Administration Manager.

About The Role
  • This role consists of a large amount of administration, therefore requiring a very high standard of attention to detail
  • Checking of service dockets, timesheets and safety documentation as submitted
  • Data entry using an internal software system
  • Processing purchase orders for all departments and liaising with suppliers as required
  • Problem-solve and adapt to delays, breakdowns, and other operational demands
  • Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate department
  • General administration duties as requested by all departments within the business
About You
  • Previous experience in administration – beneficial
  • Accurate data entry and a high level of attention to detail 
  • Effective communication both written and verbal
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills – Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • The capability to work within a team environment and autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment
  • Time management and organisation skills
  • Exceptional customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Good work ethic, well-presented, enthusiastic and a willingness to learn 
Benefits
  • Job security, competitive wages
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A fantastic team culture where your safety is our priority
  • Off street parking
  • Uniforms provided

As part of our usual recruitment process you will be required to provide proof of entitlement to work in Australia, and undergo a pre-employment medical, with a drug and alcohol test

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Fleet Allocator

Proudly Australian owned and operated. Austrans is an industry leader in sustainable waste management solutions, industrial waste services, and project management throughout Australia.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Allocator. The position reports to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the allocation of fleet, equipment and personnel in a safe and compliant manner whilst driving growth and performance to meet financial targets. 

We are looking for someone who can drive business development growth and identify areas of opportunity.

About The Role
  • Allocation of vehicles and drivers to jobs including the use of compliant subcontractors; completing and sending daily run sheets through our internal systems
  • Confirming job-specific requirements with the Operations Supervisor to ensure the correct equipment is allocated prior to departing the depot
  • Scheduling fleet maintenance requirements in conjunction with the Workshop Manager
  • Ongoing communication with our customers to ensure service levels are maintained
  • Communication and confirmation of requirements with our disposal facilities
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the business through proactive management of employees, procedures and processes
  • Create a team culture that delivers outstanding individual performance and achieves successful business results
About You
  • Previous experience and/or understanding of Fleet Allocations, logistics, transport and/or liquids/solid waste management collection & recycling (essential)
  • Previous exposure to fleet maintenance/service – beneficial but not essential.
  • Effective communication and liaising with management – written and verbal.
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills – Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
  • The capability to work within a team environment and autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A high level of planning and organisational skills.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and fatigue management legislation would be an advantage.
  • Exceptional customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
  • Job security, competitive wages
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A fantastic team culture where your safety is our priority
  • Opportunity to negotiate an attractive package for the successful applicant

As part of our usual recruitment process you will be required to provide proof of entitlement to work in Australia, and undergo a pre-employment medical, with a drug and alcohol test

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Our Team

Our success relies on the quality, dedication and emotional resilience of our team. Through diligent leadership, and mutual support we will create an atmosphere where employees are respected and their contribution is appreciated and valued. Austrans strives to be recognised as an employer of choice, attracting and retaining the highest quality of people.

Communication and Consultation

High-quality, open and truthful communication that is constructive and informative is essential to engaging informed and participative stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement will encourage mutual trust and foster an environment of teamwork that, through innovation and creativity delivers progress toward the achievement of common goals. Stakeholders are free to raise concerns and offer solutions as we are open to any opportunity to improve.

Top Quality Service

We value our customers and we are committed to providing a high-value, efficient and effective service to satisfy their needs. We will continuously look to improve our operating and maintenance standards through methods of monitoring, measurement and review to ensure that we meet or exceed customers’ expectations.

Health and Safety

Protecting the safety and well-being of every team member, contractor and site visitor is a fundamental tenet of the way we do business. We strive to foster a culture of safety, resilience and high reliability that focuses on the prevention of accidents, injuries and illness.

Environment

The environment is important to us and the community within which we operate. We recognise our responsibility for limiting the environmental impact of our operation and undertake to promote initiatives that support greater environmental protection and preservation.

Ethics and Conduct

High ethical standards, combined with conscientious impartiality in both internal and external relationships, are essential to our success. We will adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity and thoughtfulness in all our dealings and be recognised as an upstanding corporate citizen.

Objectivity

We strive to be objective, fair and understanding. We will make decisions using a change management process that considers objective facts and draws on the knowledge and experience of our people and key stakeholders. Good decisions are the result of a sound understanding of our risk management philosophy.

Austrans planned and executed work on our sediment pond with no impact or interruption to our daily operations. The group removed 280 tonnes of heavy sludge and delivered it to disposal in just one day. Staff were helpful and organised, maximising our site’s potential and working productively and efficiently without compromising safety, procedures and planning. With their experience, integrity and well- practiced methods we would not consider using anyone else.
Golden Cockeral
Austrans played a major role in removing sludge from three lagoons at the Kalbar Water Treatment Plant. They removed more than 1,000 tonnes of sludge in less than two weeks, displaying high standards of safety, quality and workmanship. Staff maintained consistent levels of communication and reporting which have allowed us to continue our operations uninterrupted. Austrans had every machine to complete our job on time and on budget.
SEQ Water
Australian Country Choice engaged Austrans to conduct a major refurbishment at our Brisbane Valley Feedlot facility, with the project involving bulk earthworks, drainage and roadworks. The onsite Austrans team complied with our AS4801 health and safety requirements while achieving the budget and standard of workmanship required to meet our expectations. We will readily engage with Austrans to discuss future projects of this nature for our operations.
Australian Country Choice

Can Do Attitude

From public infrastructure to assisting in massive environmental rehabilitation and providing complete disaster recovery support, Austrans have done it all and have the expertise to get the job done.

We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs, instating effective and transparent waste management and industrial service solutions, carried out to schedule and to cost.

As a result, our ability to meet or exceed expectations has created a reputation of reliability and integrity and has carried Austrans in its short history from a small family business to a booming services provider with major clients across the continent.

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01

Why Austrans

Austrans is experienced in all facets of waste transport solutions, incorporating a 24 hour a day service for both industrial and commercial customers. Austrans are EPA approved, enabling the safe handling and disposal of all waste requirements.

02

Austrans Mission

Austrans has the capability and established operational experience to supply an exceptionally high level of service and commitment, delivering waste solutions Australia wide.

03

Fully Equipped

With fully equipped mini super suckers, semi vacuum tankers, medium super suckers and large super suckers, Austrans has the capacity to remove large quantities of various forms of waste, from liquids to solids.

QAS International ISO 45001:2018
Austrans Partners NHVAS Approved Operator
QAS International ISO 14001:2015
Austrans Partners Movember Foundation
QAS International ISO 9001:2015
Austrans Partners Eap Assist
QAS International ISO 99:2012

Our Commitment

Austrans is committed to the development of sustainable solutions for both its clients and the environment. With a waste collection fleet of over 60 vehicles, offices and depots across Australia, Austrans offer sustainable waste solution services Australia wide.

Get In Touch With Austrans

Our Locations

  • Brisbane
  • Emerald
  • Mackay
  • Gracemere
  • Gladstone
  • Gold Coast

With proven reliability and experience, Austrans has fast become your trusted waste management partner and one of Australia’s leading waste management and waste disposal suppliers throughout Australia.

Austrans provide high-quality waste solutions across many industry sectors from energy and mining, shipping, hospitality and construction. Experts in waste collection services, industrial cleaning (tanks, sewers, drains, vats, boilers, grease traps), waste storage, civil services and farming feed transportation services, to name a few.

Lets Work Together

For more information or queries about any of our services please contact us. With offices throughout Australia, one of our expert team will get in touch with you shortly.

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