Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions. 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.

No truck driving experience is required.

About the Opportunity Based at our

Cambridge - Cranston

Branch on Mumirimina Country , you’ll join a supportive team and receive structured training designed to help you become a safe and professional driver.

You’ll work alongside experienced operators and mentors while learning how to safely operate side lift collection vehicles servicing municipal customers across the Hobart region.

Location Cranston Parade, Acton Park, TAS, 7170

Employment Type Permanent Full-Time

Positions Available 4 positions only

Start Time 5:30am starts

Vehicle Type Side Lift Collection Vehicle

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

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 chance to build a career.

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 willing to complete early morning starts

Be physically capable of undertaking operational duties

$32.23 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 .

Applications close:

05 Oct 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

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📌 Women’s Driver Academy – Cambridge - Cranston Branch on Mumirimina Country (Hobart)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Hobart