Job Description

Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

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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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About The Opportunity

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No previous truck driving experience is required.

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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 environment while developing qualified 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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- Good communication skills
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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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- Healthcare
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- Agriculture
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- Construction
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- Mining
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- Trades
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- Customer service
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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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Minimum Requirements

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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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- Stable full-time employment
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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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Pay & Benefits

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- Permanent Full-Time employment
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- Hourly rate from $34.27 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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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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- Career changers
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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

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please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via Eddie. [email protected].

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Applications close: 10 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

📌 Women's Driver Academy - Bathurst branch on Wiradjuri Country
🏢 Cleanaway Waste Management
📍 Bathurst