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 considered a career as a professional truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?

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

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Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, seeking a hands‐on role, or ready to challenge yourself with something new, we'd love to hear from you.

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This is a genuine opportunity to join Australia's leading waste management company and develop the skills, confidence and experience to become a professional driver.

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About the Opportunity

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Working from our Bathurst branch on Wiradjuri Country, you'll be supported by experienced operators and leaders while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a long‐term career in transport and resource recovery.

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Working alongside experienced operators and mentors, you'll learn how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles servicing Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) customers throughout the local region.

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Location

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- Cleanaway Bathurst Depot
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- 22 Upfold Street, Bathurst NSW
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- Canowindra and surrounding communities
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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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- Occasional weekend work may 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 customer 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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- Building practical skills and confidence through structured training
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What We're Looking For

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You don't need previous 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 commitment
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- Robust safety awareness
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- A strong work ethic
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- A desire to build a long‐term career
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To be considered, you must:

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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 comfortable with early morning starts
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- Be willing to undertake physically active work
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Why Join Cleanaway?

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At Cleanaway, we're committed to creating more opportunities for women and non‐binary people in transport and operations.

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The Women's Driver Academy provides:

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- Structured training and mentoring
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- Ongoing coaching and support
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- Career progression opportunities
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- A supportive and safety‐focused culture
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- A pathway into a growing industry
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- 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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- Annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement
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- Career development and progression opportunities
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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 re‐entering 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 opportunity and want to be part of making a sustainable future possible, we'd love to hear from you.

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Ready to try something new? Join our Women's Driver Academy servicing Canowindra and surrounding communities on Wiradjuri Country. Receive training, mentoring and support while building a rewarding career with Australia's leading waste management company.

📌 Women's Driver Academy - Canowindra Branch on Wiradjuri Country (Bathurst)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Bathurst