Job Description
UAT - Join Australia's leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.
n
Ready for a Career Change? We'll Help You Get Behind the Wheel.
n
Have you ever considered becoming a truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?
n
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.
n
No heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
n
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.
n
Cleanaway is Australia's largest waste management and resource recovery company, employing more than 10,000 people across hundreds of locations nationwide.
n
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.
n
Our drivers and operators provide essential services that keep communities clean, safe and sustainable every day.
n
About the Women's Driver Academy
n
The Driver Academy is a structured pathway into professional driving roles with Cleanaway.
n
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.
n
The Paid 5-Week Program Includes:
n
n
Heavy Rigid (HR) licence training and assessment
n
Practical workplace learning
n
Mentoring and coaching from experienced operators
n
Safety and compliance training
n
Uniforms and PPE provided
n
Exposure to specialised waste collection vehicles
n
Ongoing employment opportunities with Cleanaway
n
n
No previous truck driving experience is required.
n
We are currently recruiting for four Driver Academy positions at our Wingfield operation:
n
About the Role
n
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.
n
Vehicle Types
n
You may operate a range of collection vehicles including:
n
n
Rear Lift vehicles
n
Front Lift vehicles
n
Side Lift vehicles
n
n
You'll work with a safe, modern and reliable fleet supported by experienced operational leaders and trainers.
n
Key Responsibilities
n
n
Safely operate collection vehicles and associated equipment
n
Collect waste and recyclable materials from commercial and municipal customers
n
Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
n
Transport materials to nominated disposal and resource recovery facilities
n
Conduct pre-start and post-shift vehicle inspections
n
Complete operational records and paperwork accurately
n




Maintain vehicle presentation and cleanliness
n
Work safely both independently and as part of a team
n
Perform manual handling tasks where required
n
n
Hours and Roster
n
n
Monday to Friday
n
Start times may commence from midnight onwards
n
Typical shifts range from 10 to 12 hours
n
Monday to Friday
n
Shifts typically operate between 6:00am and 7:00pm
n
Varying shift lengths depending on operational requirements
n
n
Additional overtime may be available based on business needs.
n
Pay and Benefits
n
Base Rate
n
n
Level 4 Classification
n
$***** per hour
n
n
Additional Benefits
n
n
Meal allowance payable after 10 hours worked
n
Time and a half payable after 7.6 ordinary hours for the first 2 hours
n
Double time thereafter
n
Employee Share Program
n
Employee Assistance Program
n
Novated leasing options
n
Discounts on private health insurance
n
Learning and development opportunities
n
Long-term career pathways with an industry leader
n
n
What We're Looking For
n
We're seeking people who demonstrate:
n
n
A strong safety focus
n
Reliability and commitment
n
Solid work ethic
n
Willingness to learn
n
Resilience and adaptability
n
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
n
Commitment to attendance and punctuality
n
n
We're more interested in your attitude and potential than previous truck driving experience.
n
To Be Eligible You Will Need To
n
n
Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
n
Have held your licence for a minimum of 24 months
n
Have at least 8 demerit points remaining
n
Have a safe driving record
n
Be legally entitled to work in Australia
n
Be available to attend the full 5-week Driver Academy program
n
Be willing to work early starts and varying shift patterns
n
Be comfortable undertaking physically active work and manual handling
n
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment
n
Successfully complete drug and alcohol testing
n
Successfully complete licence, reference and background checks
n
n
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
n
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.
n
Cleanaway recognises the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture and community.
n
The principles of caring for Country closely align with the important work we do through waste management, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.
n




We are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and meaningful employment pathways that support long-term careers and positive community outcomes.
n
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women are strongly encouraged.
n
Women remain significantly underrepresented in operational driving and transport roles across Australia.
n
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.
n
We particularly encourage applications from:
n
n
Women returning to work
n
Women changing careers
n
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
n
Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
n
Female-identifying and non-binary people
n
n
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
n
At Cleanaway, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
n
We welcome and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and communities.
n
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.
n
Our Recruitment Process
n
Our recruitment process may include:
n
n
Application review
n
Information session
n
Interview
n
Driving history check
n
Reference checks
n
Criminal history checks
n
Functional assessment
n
Pre-employment medical assessment
n
Drug and alcohol testing
n
Right to work verification
n
Licence and qualification verification
n
n
Further Information
n
For more information about the Driver Academy or the recruitment process, please contact:
n
Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email. All applications must be submitted through the online application portal.
n
Special Measures Statement
n
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.
n
Applications close: 20 Aug **** Cen. Australia Standard Time
n
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.
n
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.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Women'S Driver Academy Trainee (Wingfield) (South Australia)
🏢 Cleanaway 2020
📍 South Australia