Women's Driver Academy - Morningside on Turrbal and Yuggera Country
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.
Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway
Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People
Applications Are Expected to Be Highly Competitive
This intake is expected to be highly competitive, and recruitment is already underway.
About the Chance
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
Employment Type
Casual employment following successful completion of the Academy
End of September ****
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
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
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
Strong safety awareness
Willingness to learn
Physical capability




Interest in a long-term operational career
Commitment and resilience
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?
Paid full-time Driver Academy training
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
Women
Non-binary people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People returning to the workforce
People from diverse cultural backgrounds
This recruitment activity may constitute a special measure under applicable anti-discrimination and equal chance 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.
For more information
please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via ******.
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