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Ready for a Career Change?
We'll Help You Get Behind the Wheel.
Have you ever considered becoming a truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?
Cleanaway's Driver Academy is a paid training and employment pathway designed to support women, female-identifying and non-binary people to build a career in Australia's essential waste and resource recovery industry.
No heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
Whether you're returning to work, changing careers or looking for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you become a professional Heavy Rigid (HR) driver.
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 by collecting, recovering and recycling resources that would otherwise go to landfill.
Our drivers and operators provide essential services that keep communities clean, safe and sustainable every day.
About the Women's Driver Academy
The Driver Academy is a structured pathway into professional driving roles with Cleanaway.
Through a combination of classroom learning, practical training and on-the-job experience, you'll gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to build a long-term career in transport and resource recovery.
The Paid 5-Week Program Includes:
Heavy Rigid (HR) licence training and assessment
Practical workplace learning
Mentoring and coaching from experienced operators
Safety and compliance training
Uniforms and PPE provided
Exposure to specialised waste collection vehicles
Ongoing employment opportunities with Cleanaway
No previous truck driving experience is required.
We are currently recruiting for
four Driver Academy positions
at our Wingfield operation:
About the Role
Following successful completion of the Driver Academy, you'll join our Wingfield operations team as a Driver / Multi-Systems Operator servicing customers across the Adelaide metropolitan region.
Vehicle Types
You may operate a range of collection vehicles including:
Rear Lift vehicles
Front Lift vehicles
Side Lift vehicles
You'll work with a protected, modern and reliable fleet supported by experienced operational leaders and trainers.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate collection vehicles and associated equipment
Collect waste and recyclable materials from commercial and municipal customers
Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
Transport materials to nominated disposal and resource recovery facilities
Conduct pre-start and post-shift vehicle inspections




Complete operational records and paperwork accurately
Maintain vehicle presentation and cleanliness
Work safely both independently and as part of a team
Perform manual handling tasks where required
Hours and Roster
Monday to Friday
Start times may commence from midnight onwards
Typical shifts range from 10 to 12 hours
Monday to Friday
Shifts typically operate between 6:00am and 7:00pm
Varying shift lengths depending on operational requirements
Additional overtime may be available based on business needs.
Pay and Benefits
Base Rate
Level 4 Classification
$***** per hour
Additional Benefits
Meal allowance payable after 10 hours worked
Time and a half payable after 7.6 ordinary hours for the first 2 hours
Double time thereafter
Employee Share Program
Employee Assistance Program
Novated leasing options
Discounts on private health insurance
Learning and development opportunities
Long-term career pathways with an industry leader
What We're Looking For
We're seeking people who demonstrate:
A strong safety focus
Reliability and commitment
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn
Resilience and adaptability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to attendance and punctuality
We're more interested in your attitude and potential than previous truck driving 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 8 demerit points remaining
Have a safe driving record
Be legally entitled to work in Australia
Be available to attend the full 5-week Driver Academy program
Be willing to work early starts and varying shift patterns
Be comfortable undertaking physically active work and manual handling
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment
Successfully complete drug and alcohol testing
Successfully complete licence, reference and background checks
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Wingfield operations are located and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Cleanaway recognises 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 through waste management, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.
We are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and meaningful employment pathways that support long-term careers and positive community outcomes.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women are strongly encouraged.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in operational driving and transport roles across Australia.
This Driver Academy is an identified employment initiative designed to increase participation and create greater access to careers in truck driving, waste management and transport operations.
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
Female-identifying and non-binary people
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Cleanaway, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and communities.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process may include:
Application review
Information session
Interview
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
Special Measures Statement
This Driver Academy is an identified employment initiative for women.
This program is a special measure designed to promote substantive equality and increase the participation of women in operational driving and transport roles where they have historically been underrepresented.
Applications from women, female-identifying and non-binary candidates are strongly encouraged.
Applications close:
20 Aug **** Cen.
Australia Standard Time
Women's Driver Academy Trainee Program is based at our Wingfield depot on Kaurna Country, this program includes a paid 5-week training program, HR licence training, mentoring and ongoing employment opportunities with Cleanaway.
No heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
Women's Driver Academy Trainee Program is based at our Wingfield depot on Kaurna Country, this program includes a paid 5-week training program, HR licence training, mentoring and ongoing employment opportunities with Cleanaway.
No heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
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📌 Women'S Driver Academy Trainee (Wingfield) (South Australia)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 South Australia