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 secure 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 $***** 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 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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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 Waste Management
📍 Mudgee