Job Description
Women's Driver Academy – Ballarat onWadawurrung Country
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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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Have you ever thought about becoming a professional truck driver but weren't sure where to start?
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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.
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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.
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No previous truck driving experience is required.
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About the Opportunity
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Based at our Ballarat Branch on Wadawurrung Country, you'll join a supportive team and receive structured training designed to help you become a safe and professional driver.
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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.
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This is an prospect to gain practical experience, develop new skills and build a long-term career with Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company.
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Location
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Ballarat, Victoria -Wadawurrung Country
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Employment Type
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Full-Time during Driver Academy Training
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Casual employment following successful completion and competency sign-off
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Positions Available
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Multiple Positions Available
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Collections
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Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
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Vehicle Type
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Rear Lift Collection Vehicle
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Start Time
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5:30am starts
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Roster
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Monday to Friday
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Weekend work required
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Availability required throughout the summer period
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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 vehicle pre-start inspections and safety checks
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Collecting recyclable containers and materials
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Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Performing manual handling activities throughout the day
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Following safe work procedures and operational requirements
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Building confidence and capability through structured training and mentoring
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Supporting recycling and sustainability outcomes across local communities
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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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Strong safety awareness
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Reliability and commitment
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Good communication skills
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A strong work ethic
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Physical capability
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Genuine interest in building a long-term career
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Academy Commitment
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The Driver Academy is a paid training and development program.
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Successful applicants must be available to:
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Work full-time during the Driver Academy program




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Commit to approximately 5 weeks of training (or until signed off as competent)
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Work early morning starts
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Participate in weekend work when required
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Be available throughout the summer period
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Following successful completion and operational sign-off, participants will transition into casual driving opportunities.
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Why Join Cleanaway?
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The Women's Driver Academy provides:
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Paid full-time training
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Mentoring and support from experienced operators
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Exposure to real operational work
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Career progression opportunities
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A solid safety culture
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Valuable industry experience
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Potential pathways into ongoing operational and collections roles
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Pay & Benefits
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Full-Time employment during training
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Casual employment after successful sign-off
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$***** per hour
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Overtime opportunities
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Penalty rates where applicable
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Ongoing training and development
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Career progression opportunities across Cleanaway
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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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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 increase participation in an industry 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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