Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway
Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People
Only 4 positions available. Recruitment is underway and applications are expected to be highly competitive.
Have you ever looked at a truck and thought I've never seen someone like me driving one of those. This opportunity was designed with you in mind.
Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is creating pathways for women and non-binary people to build rewarding, long-term careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.
Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, seeking stable employment or simply ready for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, mentoring and support to help you succeed.
About The Opportunity
No truck driving experience is required.
Location
Cranston Parade, Acton Park, TAS, ****
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Positions Available
4 positions only
Start Time
5:30am starts
Vehicle Type
Side Lift Collection Vehicle
Collections
Municipal Collection Services
What You'll Be Doing
Learning to safely operate a side lift collection vehicle
Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
Collecting waste and recycling from municipal customers
Working safely around traffic, pedestrians and residential areas
Performing manual handling activities where required
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Building confidence and capability through structured training
Delivering excellent customer service while representing Cleanaway
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
Reliability and strong attendance
Good communication skills
Strong safety awareness
A strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Interest in building a long-term career




Comfort working outdoors and in operational environments
Why Join the Driver Academy?
The Women's Driver Academy Offers
Paid training and development
Structured mentoring and support
Exposure to real operational work
Career progression opportunities
A supportive and inclusive culture
Long-term employment opportunities
A pathway into Australia's largest waste management company
This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to build a career.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, you must:
Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available on your licence
Be willing to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
Be willing to complete drug and alcohol testing
Be available for early morning starts
Be physically capable of undertaking operational duties
Pay & Perks
Permanent Full-Time employment
$***** 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.
For more information, please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien ( Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via ******.
Applications close: 05 Oct **** Tasmania Daylight Time
Vacancy No
******
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Cambridge TAS Australia
Categories
Drivers & Operators
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