Paid Training. Get your HR Licence. Long-Term Career.

Location: Turrbal Country (Northgate and Narangba), Yuggera and Turrbal Country (Darra) and surrounding Meanjin (Brisbane) locations. Ready for a career change? We'll help you get behind the wheel. Have you ever thought about becoming a truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?

Cleanaway's Driver Academy is designed to support women, female-identifying and non-binary people to enter Australia's essential waste and resource recovery industry through a paid training and employment pathway. No heavy vehicle driving experience is required. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, looking for greater job security or wanting a fresh challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About Cleanaway

Cleanaway is Australia's largest waste management and resource recovery company, employing more than 10,000 people across hundreds of locations nationwide. For more than 50 years, we've been helping Australian communities create a more sustainable future through waste management, recycling and resource recovery solutions. We work with local councils, small businesses, major corporations and government agencies to provide essential services that keep communities clean, safe and sustainable.

About The Driver Academy The Driver

Academy is a structured employment pathway that provides the training, support and practical experience needed to become a professional truck driver with Cleanaway. This paid 5-week program is designed to remove barriers for people wanting to enter the transport and waste management industry, while creating meaningful employment opportunities in a sector that keeps Australia moving.

The Program Includes: Heavy Rigid (HR) licence training and assessment (no cost to you we cover it)

Paid training and practical experience

Industry-leading driver development

On-the-job learning with experienced operators

Ongoing mentoring and coaching

Uniforms and PPE provided

Exposure to multiple vehicle types and operational environments

Direct pathways into long-term employment opportunities No heavy vehicle driving experience is necessary. We're looking for people with the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn.

Applications Close: 14 August 2026 Available Opportunities Turrbal Country (Northgate and Narangba) Vehicle Types: Side Lift

Rear Lift

Front Lift

Hook Lift

Light Vehicle Bin Delivery Hours: Roster: Full Time Monday to Friday

Typically 5:30am to 3:30pm

Hook Lift operations may include weekend work Indicative Rates Of Pay: Level 3: $38.70 per hour

Level 5: $39.76 per hour

Level 6: $41.16 per hour Yuggera and Turrbal Country (Darra) Vehicle Type: Rear Lift Collection Vehicle Roster: Hours: 2:30am to 11:00am

Monday to Friday,



with availability for every second weekend preferred.

Pay Rate: $36.11 per hour increasing to $37.56 per hour from 6 September 2026 Additional Requirements: Ability to obtain Defence and Correctional Facility clearances What You'll Be Doing Following successful completion of the Driver Academy, you'll join a professional operations team delivering essential services across the community.

Your Responsibilities May Include: Safely operating collection and service vehicles

Collecting waste and recyclable materials from residential, commercial and industrial customers

Loading and unloading materials as required

Transporting loads to disposal and resource recovery facilities

Conducting pre-start vehicle inspections

Completing paperwork and operational records accurately

Maintaining vehicle presentation and cleanliness

Delivering excellent customer service

Working safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team You'll work with a modern, well-maintained fleet and receive ongoing support from experienced leaders and operators.

What We're Looking For We're Seeking People Who Demonstrate: A positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Reliability and commitment

Safety-first mindset

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Resilience and adaptability

Ability to work independently and in a team

Pride in delivering quality work We're more interested in your potential and attitude than your previous experience.

To Be Eligible You Will Need To Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence

Have held your licence for a minimum of 24 months

Have at least eight demerit points remaining

Have a protected driving record

Be legally entitled to work in Australia

Be willing to work early morning shifts, with typical starts between 3:00am and 5:30am depending on operational requirements

Be willing to undertake physically active work

Be committed to safety and teamwork

Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing

Successfully complete background and licence checks relevant to the role Some locations may require additional site-specific clearances.

Why Join

Cleanaway?

At Cleanaway

You'll Enjoy: Stable full-time employment opportunities

Structured career progression pathways

Ongoing learning and development A supportive and inclusive team environment

Employee Share Program





Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing options

Discounts on private health insurance

Access to a variety of employee benefits and wellbeing programs The opportunity to build a long-term career with Australia's leading waste and resource recovery company Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples At Cleanaway, we recognise the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture and community. The principles of caring for Country closely align with the important work we do in waste management, resource recovery and environmental sustainability. We are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and meaningful employment pathways that support long-term careers, economic participation and community outcomes.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Women remain significantly underrepresented in operational driving and transport roles across Australia.

The Driver

Academy is an identified initiative designed to increase participation and create greater access to careers in the waste and transport industry.

We Particularly Encourage Applications From: Women returning to work

Women changing careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Mature-age women

Female-identifying and non-binary people This Driver Academy is an identified employment initiative designed to improve participation in operational driving and transport roles where women have historically been underrepresented. Consistent with sections 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), applications from women, female-identifying and non-binary candidates are strongly encouraged.

Our Recruitment Process Our Recruitment Process

May Include: Application review

Information session

Interview with operational leaders

Driving history check

Reference checks

Criminal history checks

Functional assessment

Pre-employment medical assessment

Drug and alcohol testing

Right to work verification

Licence and qualification verification Apply Today If you're ready to start a new career, gain your HR licence, learn from industry experts and join a team that helps keep Australian communities running every day, we'd love to hear from you. Places in the Driver Academy are limited and demand is expected to be high. For more information, please contact Employment Pathways Specialist - Eddie Solien via [email protected] .

Applications close 14 August 2026 Applications close: 14 Aug 2026 E.

Australia Standard Time Vacancy No: 525070 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Northgate QLD Australia Categories: Drivers & Operators

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