Women’s Driver Academy - Morningside on Turrbal and Yuggera Country

Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional truck driver but didn't know where to start?

Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is creating opportunities for women and non-binary people to build rewarding careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.

This intake is designed for people who are looking for more than just a job. We're looking for future operators, future leaders and people who want to build a long-term career with Cleanaway.

Applications Are Expected to Be Highly Competitive

This intake is expected to be highly competitive, and recruitment is already underway.

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Opportunity

Based at our Morningside Branch on Turrbal and Yuggera Country you'll receive structured training, mentoring and practical experience to help you develop the skills required to become a professional driver.

This academy has been developed to support our rapidly growing Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) operations across South East Queensland.

Successful candidates will commence in Rear Lift collection vehicles with opportunities to progress into Pantech and Hook Lift trucks as skills and experience are developed.

This is a highly competitive intake with just five positions available and recruitment is commencing immediately.

Location

- Cleanaway Morningside on Turrbal and Yuggera Country
- Meeanjin (Brisbane, Queensland)

Employment Type

- Full-Time during Driver Academy Training
- Casual employment following successful completion of the Academy

Academy Commencement

- End of September 2026

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

The successful candidates will





- Complete paid full-time Driver Academy training
- Learn from experienced operators and mentors
- Gain real operational experience
- Build confidence operating trucks and equipment
- Join our team during the busy summer period
- Be considered for future permanent collections opportunities based on performance

Future Opportunities

Participants will

- Start in Rear Lift collection vehicles
- Progress to Pantech truck operations
- Progress to Hook Lift truck operations
- Build transferable driving and operational skills
- Be considered for future collections opportunities based on performance

High-performing drivers may be considered for ongoing collections and operational roles following the seasonal surge period.

What You'll Be Doing

- Learning vehicle operations and driving techniques
- Completing vehicle pre-starts and safety checks
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Performing manual handling activities
- Developing safe work practices
- Learning operational routes and procedures
- Building confidence and capability under experienced mentors

What We're Looking For

- You don't need previous truck driving experience.
- We're looking for people who demonstrate:
- Reliability and attendance
- Positive attitude
- Robust safety awareness
- Willingness to learn
- Good communication skills
- Physical capability
- Interest in a long-term operational career
- Commitment and resilience

Minimum Requirements To be considered, you must:





- Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available on your licence
- Be willing to obtain a Heavy Rigid Licence if required
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
- Be willing to complete drug and alcohol testing
- Be capable of working in physically demanding operational environments
- Be available for full-time Driver Academy training

Why Join Cleanaway? When you join Cleanaway, you'll receive:

- Paid full-time Driver Academy training
- Learn multiple truck types
- Structured mentoring and coaching
- Casual employment following successful completion
- Career progression opportunities within Cleanaway
- Be part of Queensland's Container Deposit Scheme and support sustainability outcomes across the community

A Workplace Where You Belong We strongly encourage applications from:

- Women
- Non-binary people
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Career changers
- People returning to the workforce
- People from diverse cultural backgrounds

This recruitment activity may constitute a special measure under applicable anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation and is intended to promote substantive equality in an area of employment where women remain underrepresented. All applicants will be assessed on merit and their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Apply Now

If you're ready to challenge yourself, learn new skills and build a long-term career with Cleanaway, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Apply today and start your Driver Academy journey with Cleanaway.

For more information, please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via [email protected].

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