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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Ready for a career that gets you out from behind a desk and into a hands-on operational role?
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Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to support women and non-binary people to start a rewarding and long-term career in transport, logistics and waste management.
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Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, or searching for a practical role with genuine career progression, the Driver Academy provides the training, mentoring and support to help you succeed.
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No previous truck driving experience is required.
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About the Prospect
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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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This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced operational workplace while developing professional driving skills with Australia's leading waste management company.
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Location
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Cleanaway Bathurst
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22 Upfold Street, Bathurst NSW
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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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4:00am starts and onwards
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Collections
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Commercial & Industrial Collections
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Vehicle Type
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Rear Lift Collection Vehicle
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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 waste and recycling from commercial and industrial customers
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Working safely around customer sites, loading zones and traffic environments
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Performing manual handling activities throughout your shift
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Following safe work procedures and operational requirements
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Building confidence through structured driver training and mentoring
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Delivering professional customer service while representing Cleanaway
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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 demonstrate:
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Reliability and strong attendance
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Strong safety awareness
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A strong work ethic
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Comfort working independently
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Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
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A genuine interest in building a long-term career
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Is This Role for You?
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This role may be a great fit if you have experience in:
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Warehousing and logistics
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Hospitality
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Manufacturing
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Retail
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Agriculture
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Construction
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Mining
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Community services
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Many of our most successful drivers come from industries outside transport.
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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
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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 physically capable of manual handling activities
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Be committed 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 in operational roles and creating pathways for women and non-binary people to succeed in transport and waste management.
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The Driver Academy offers:
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Obtain HR licence
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Structured training and mentoring
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Supportive leadership and coaching
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Career progression opportunities
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A safety-focused workplace
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Opportunity to obtain valuable operational skills
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Long-term career pathways across Cleanaway's national network
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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 development and career 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 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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Start a meaningful career in transport and operations on Wiradjuri Country with Cleanaway. Our Women's Driver Academy gives women and non-binary people the opportunity to learn, grow and develop into professional drivers while delivering essential services to local businesses and communities.
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Start a meaningful career in transport and operations on Wiradjuri Country with Cleanaway. Our Women's Driver Academy gives women and non-binary people the opportunity to learn, grow and develop into professional drivers while delivering essential services to local businesses and communities.

📌 Women'S Driver Academy - Bathurst Branch On Wiradjuri Country
🏢 Cleanaway Waste Management
📍 Bathurst