Join Australia's leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.
Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway
Applications Encouraged from Women, Female-Identifying and Non-Binary People
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, female-identifying 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 heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
About the Opportunity
Based at our
North Melbourne Branch on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 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
rear lift and side lift collection vehicles
servicing commercial and municipal customers across metropolitan Melbourne.
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Start Date
November ****
Start Time
4:30am starts, Monday to Friday
Vehicle Types
Rear Lift and Side Lift Collection Vehicles
Collections
Commercial and Municipal Collection Services
What You'll Be Doing
Learning to safely operate rear lift and side lift collection vehicles




Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
Collecting waste and recycling from customers across Melbourne
Working safely around traffic, pedestrians and busy urban environments
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
Working as part of a supportive and safety-focused operations team
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 resilient and adaptable approach
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
A commitment to providing great customer service
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
Uniforms and PPE provided
A pathway into Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company
This is more than a job.
It's an prospect to build a career.
To be considered, you must:
Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence for a minimum of 24 months
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 from 4:30am
Have reliable transport to attend work
Be physically capable of undertaking operational duties including climbing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling
$***** 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
Female-identifying people
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 chance legislation and is intended to increase participation in an industry where women and gender-diverse people remain underrepresented.
All applicants will be assessed on merit and their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.
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📌 Academy Trainee (Nth Melbourne)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Melbourne