Location:
Turrbal Country (Northgate and Narangba) 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.
Driver Academy **** - Brisbane North
Paid Training. HR Licence. Long-Term Career.
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 ****
Available Opportunities
Narangba (Moreton Bay)
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: $***** per hour
Level 5: $***** per hour
Level 6:



$***** per hour
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:
$***** per hour
increasing to $***** per hour from 6 September ****
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
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 **** (Qld), applications from women, female-identifying and non-binary candidates are strongly encouraged.
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 significant 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
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
Applications close 14 August ****
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