Job Description

Join Australia's leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

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Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

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Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People

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

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Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to help women and non-binary people build rewarding, long-term careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.

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Whether you're changing careers, re-entering the workforce, looking for a practical hands-on role, or simply ready for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you succeed.

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No previous truck driving experience is required.

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About the Opportunity

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Based at our Dubbo branch on Wiradjuri Country, you'll join a supportive team and learn how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles servicing customers through the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

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Working alongside experienced drivers and operational leaders, you'll gain valuable hands‐on experience while building a long‐term career with Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company.

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Location

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- Cleanaway Dubbo
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Employment Type

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- Permanent Full time
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Roster

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- Monday to Friday
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- Weekend work may occasionally be required
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Start Time

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- 5:00am starts
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Vehicle Type

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- Rear Lift Collection Vehicle
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Collections

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- Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
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What You'll Be Doing

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- Learning to safely operate a rear lift collection vehicle
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- Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
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- Collecting recyclable containers from collection locations
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- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
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- Performing manual handling activities throughout your shift
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- Following safe work procedures and operational processes
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- Developing skills through structured training and mentoring
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What We're Looking For

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You don't need truck driving experience.

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We're looking for people who can demonstrate:

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- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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- Reliability and strong attendance
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- A strong safety mindset
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- A hands‐on approach to work
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- Ability to work independently
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- Physical capability to perform operational duties
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- Interest in developing a long‐term career
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Is This Role for You?

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This role may suit people from backgrounds such as:

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- Warehousing and logistics
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- Administration
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- Retail
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- Hospitality
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- Community services
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- Agriculture
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- Manufacturing
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- Construction
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Many of our most successful drivers started their careers in completely different industries.

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To be successful, you'll need:

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- A current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
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- Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available on licence
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- Commitment to obtaining a Heavy Rigid Licence
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- Willingness to complete a pre‐employment medical assessment
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- Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
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- Ability to work early morning starts
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- Comfort working outdoors and undertaking physical tasks
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- Commitment to completing the Driver Academy program
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Why Join Cleanaway?

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At Cleanaway, we're committed to increasing participation and representation within transport and operations and creating meaningful career pathways for women and non‐binary people.

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The Women's Driver Academy offers:

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- Obtain HR Licence
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- Structured training and mentoring
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- Ongoing support from experienced operators
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- Career progression opportunities
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- A strong safety culture
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- National career opportunities across Cleanaway
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- The opportunity to make a real difference in sustainability and resource recovery
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- Fulltime for the 5 weeks of training then Casual ongoing
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- Hourly rate from $34.27 per hour
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- Overtime opportunities available
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- Penalty rates where applicable
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- Annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement
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- Ongoing training and development
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A Workplace Where You Belong

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We strongly encourage applications from:

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- Women
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- Non‐binary people
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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- People returning to the workforce
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- People from culturally diverse backgrounds
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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.

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All applicants will be assessed on merit and their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

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If you're looking for a genuine career opportunity and want to be part of making a sustainable future possible, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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Build your future with Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy in Dubbo on Wiradjuri Country. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers or looking for a new challenge, this is your opportunity to enter a growing industry with structured training, mentoring and long‐term career opportunities.

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Build your future with Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy in Dubbo on Wiradjuri Country. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers or looking for a new challenge, this is your opportunity to enter a growing industry with structured training, mentoring and long‐term career opportunities.

📌 Women's Driver Academy - Dubbo Branch on Wiradjuri Country
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Dubbo