Kick-start your driving career with a fully paid training program designed for women, female-identifying and non-binary people.

Are you looking for a hands-on career with long-term opportunities, great team culture, and the chance to obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) licence? We're seeking motivated individuals to join our Driver Academy based in Hervey Bay, QLD, commencing November 2026.

No heavy vehicle driving experience is required. If you're safety-focused, reliable, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Side Lift Collection Driver, you will be responsible for:

- Operating a side lift collection vehicle servicing residential and commercial customers
- Loading and unloading collection vehicles
- Transporting loads to designated recycling and disposal facilities
- Providing excellent customer service while representing the business
- Completing daily paperwork and records accurately
- Operating vehicles and equipment in accordance with company policies and safety requirements
- Following all safety procedures and company regulations
- Performing manual handling tasks as required

- Hours: Monday to Friday
- Start Time: From 5:30am
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Pay rate: Starting at $34.25 p/h while training
- Location: Hervey Bay, QLD
- Program Start Date: November 2026

What's Included?

Successful participants will receive a fully paid 5-week training program, including:

- Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence training and qualification
- Driver training and mentorship
- Uniforms and PPE provided




- Practical experience and support to become a skilled driver

About You

To be eligible for the program, you must:

- Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence for a minimum of 24 months
- Have a driving history check with at least 8 demerit points remaining
- Be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
- Have a strong commitment to safety
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Be resilient, reliable, and adaptable
- Be comfortable undertaking manual handling duties

Why Join Us?

- No heavy vehicle driving experience needed
- Obtain your HR licence at no cost to you
- Secure full-time employment
- Be supported in a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Build a long-term career in an essential industry
- Join a team that values safety, inclusion, and professional development

For more information, please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Bethany Sefo via ************@cleanaway.com.au.

The Women’s Driver Academy strives to achieve substantive equality and is considered a special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The Women’s Driver Academy is undertaken by Cleanaway to address underrepresentation of women, female-identifying and non-binary drivers in operational roles.

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