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 solid 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 $***** 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.
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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 Waste Management
📍 Dubbo