Women's Driver Academy – North Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country
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 Prospect
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.
Location
Green Street, North Melbourne VIC
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 vehiclesCompleting daily vehicle inspections and safety checksCollecting waste and recycling from customers across MelbourneWorking safely around traffic,



pedestrians and busy urban environmentsPerforming manual handling activities where requiredWorking outdoors in varying weather conditionsBuilding confidence and capability through structured trainingDelivering excellent customer service while representing CleanawayWorking 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 learnReliability and strong attendanceGood communication skillsStrong safety awarenessA resilient and adaptable approachA strong work ethicAbility to work independently and as part of a teamInterest in building a long-term careerComfort working outdoors and in operational environmentsA commitment to providing great customer service
Why Join the Driver Academy?
The Women's Driver Academy offers:
Paid training and developmentStructured mentoring and supportHeavy Rigid (HR) Licence pathwayExposure to real operational workCareer progression opportunitiesA supportive and inclusive cultureLong-term employment opportunitiesUniforms and PPE providedA pathway into Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company
This is more than a job.
It's an opportunity to build a career.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, you must:




Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence for a minimum of 24 monthsHave a minimum of 8 demerit points available on your licenceBe willing to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) LicenceBe willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessmentBe willing to complete drug and alcohol testingBe available for early morning starts from 4:30amHave reliable transport to attend workBe physically capable of undertaking operational duties including climbing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling
Pay & Benefits
Permanent Full-Time employment$***** per hourOvertime opportunitiesPenalty rates where applicableOngoing training and developmentCareer progression opportunities across Cleanaway
A Workplace Where You Belong
We strongly encourage applications from:
WomenFemale-identifying peopleNon-binary peopleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesCareer changersPeople returning to the workforcePeople 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 and gender-diverse people 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 ******.
The Women's Driver Academy strives to achieve substantive equality and is considered a special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act **** (Cth) and under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (VIC).
The Women's Driver Academy is undertaken by Cleanaway to address underrepresentation of women, female-identifying and non-binary persons as heavy vehicle drivers in municipal collections operations.
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📌 Women'S Driver Academy - North Melbourne On Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country
🏢 Cleanaway Waste Management
📍 Melbourne