Women's Driver Academy – North Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung CountryBuild a Career Behind the Wheel with CleanawayApplications Encouraged from Women, Female-Identifying and Non-Binary PeopleRecruitment 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 OpportunityBased 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.LocationGreen Street, North Melbourne VICEmployment TypePermanent Full-TimeStart DateNovember ****Start Time4:30am starts, Monday to FridayVehicle TypesRear Lift and Side Lift Collection VehiclesCollectionsCommercial and Municipal Collection ServicesWhat You'll Be DoingLearning 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 teamWhat We're Looking ForYou 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 serviceWhy 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 companyThis is more than a job.
It's an opportunity to build a career.Minimum RequirementsTo 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 pullingPay & BenefitsPermanent Full-Time employment$***** per hourOvertime opportunitiesPenalty rates where applicableOngoing training and developmentCareer progression opportunities across CleanawayA Workplace Where You BelongWe strongly encourage applications from:WomenFemale-identifying peopleNon-binary peopleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesCareer changersPeople returning to the workforcePeople from diverse cultural backgroundsThis 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.Apply NowWith only 2positions available, we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.If you're ready to learn new skills, challenge yourself and build a long-term career with Cleanaway, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and start your Driver Academy journey with Cleanaway.For More InformationPlease contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via ****** 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).
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📌 Launch Your Hr Truck Career – Women'S Driver Academy (Melbourne)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Melbourne