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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 protected 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
Employment Type
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




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
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
Full-Time employment during training
$***** 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
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.
For more information,
please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via ******.
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