Women's Driver Academy – Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People Have you ever thought about becoming a professional truck driver but weren't sure where to start?
Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to create opportunities for women and non-binary people to build rewarding and long-term careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.
Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, or ready to challenge yourself with something completely new, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you succeed.
No previous truck driving experience is required.
About the Opportunity Based at our Ballarat Branch on Wadawurrung Country , you'll join a supportive team and receive structured training designed to help you become a secure and professional driver.
Working alongside experienced operators and mentors, you'll learn how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles supporting Cleanaway's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) operations.
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience, develop new skills and build a long-term career with Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company.
Location Ballarat, Victoria - Wadawurrung Country Employment Type Full-Time during Driver Academy Training Casual employment following successful completion and competency sign-off Positions Available Multiple Positions Available Collections Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)



Vehicle Type Rear Lift Collection Vehicle Start Time 5:30am starts Roster Monday to Friday Weekend work required Availability required throughout the summer period What You'll Be Doing Learning to safely operate a rear lift collection vehicle Completing vehicle pre-start inspections and safety checks Collecting recyclable containers and materials Working outdoors in varying weather conditions Performing manual handling activities throughout the day Following safe work procedures and operational requirements Building confidence and capability through structured training and mentoring Supporting recycling and sustainability outcomes across local communities What We're Looking For You don't need previous truck driving experience.
We're looking for people who demonstrate: A positive attitude and willingness to learn Strong safety awareness Reliability and commitment Good communication skills A strong work ethic Physical capability Ability to work independently and as part of a team Genuine interest in building a long-term career Academy Commitment The Driver Academy is a paid training and development program.
Successful applicants must be available to: Work full-time during the Driver Academy program Commit to approximately 5 weeks of training (or until signed off as competent) Work early morning starts Participate in weekend work when required Be available throughout the summer period Following successful completion and operational sign-off, participants will transition into casual driving opportunities .
Why Join Cleanaway?




The Women's Driver Academy provides: Paid full-time training Mentoring and support from experienced operators Exposure to real operational work Career progression opportunities A strong safety culture Valuable industry experience Potential pathways into ongoing operational and collections roles Pay Benefits Full-Time employment during training Casual employment after successful sign-off $***** per hour Overtime opportunities Penalty rates where applicable Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities across Cleanaway A Workplace Where You Belong We strongly encourage applications from: Women Non-binary people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Career changers People returning to the workforce People from diverse cultural backgrounds This recruitment activity may constitute a special measure under applicable anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation and is intended to increase participation in an industry where women remain underrepresented.
All applicants will be assessed on merit and their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.
Apply Now If you've ever wanted to build a career in transport, operations and sustainability, now is your opportunity.
Apply today and start your Driver Academy journey with Cleanaway.
For more information, please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via ******.
Applications close: 09 Oct **** AUS Eastern Daylight Time Vacancy no:****** Work type:Casual Location:Ballarat VIC Australia Categories:Drivers Operators Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

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