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 didn't know where to start?

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Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to help women and non-binary people start a long-term career in transport, operations and the circular economy. Whether you're changing careers, returning to the workforce, looking for a new challenge or ready to step into a hands-on role we'd love to hear from you.

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This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to develop new skills, gain practical experience and build a career with Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company.

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About the Opportunity

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Located on Wiradjuri Country, our Mudgee branch offers a supportive environment where you'll receive hands-on training, mentoring and practical experience to help you become a safe and professional driver.

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You will work alongside experienced operators and mentors while learning how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles servicing the local Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) network.

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Location

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- Cleanaway Mudgee
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- 20 Sydney Road, Mudgee NSW
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Employment Type

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- Permanent Full-Time
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Start Times

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- 6:00am starts
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Roster

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- Full-time roster
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- Weekend work included as part of operational requirements
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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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- Operating and learning rear lift collection vehicles
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- Completing daily vehicle pre-start inspections
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- Collecting containers and recyclable materials from customer sites
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- Working safely around traffic, pedestrians and customers
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- Performing manual handling activities throughout your shift
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- Building safe driving habits and operational skills
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- Working as part of a supportive team environment
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- Contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable community
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What We're Looking For

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You don't need previous truck driving experience to apply.

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We're looking for people who demonstrate:

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- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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- Strong safety awareness
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- Reliability and commitment
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- A strong work ethic
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- Interest in building a long-term career
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- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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- Comfort with physically active work
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- Hold 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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- Be able to obtain a Heavy Rigid Licence
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- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
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- Be willing to complete drug and alcohol testing
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- Be able to work early morning starts
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- Be comfortable with manual handling and physical work
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Why Join Cleanaway?

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At Cleanaway, we're committed to creating a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve.

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We know women and non-binary people remain underrepresented in transport and operations, and we're actively creating pathways for more people to enter and thrive in these industries.

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When you join Cleanaway you'll receive:

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- Structured training and development
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- Supportive leadership and mentoring
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- Career progression opportunities
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- Ongoing learning pathways
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- A safety-first culture
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- The opportunity to build a meaningful career with an ASX-listed organisation
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- Competitive hourly rate from $34.27 per hour
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- Overtime opportunities
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- Penalty rates where applicable
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- Career development and progression opportunities
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A Workplace Where You Belong

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We welcome 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 diverse cultural 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 chance 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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Looking for a career change? Join Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy in Mudgee on Wiradjuri Country and build a long-term career in transport, operations and resource recovery. Learn new skills, gain practical experience and become part of an industry that keeps communities clean, sustainable and moving forward.

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Looking for a career change? Join Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy in Mudgee on Wiradjuri Country and build a long-term career in transport, operations and resource recovery. Learn new skills, gain practical experience and become part of an industry that keeps communities clean, sustainable and moving forward.

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