Women’s Driver Academy – Bathurst branch on Wiradjuri Country
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Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People
- Ready for a career that gets you out from behind a desk and into a hands-on operational role?
- Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to support women and non-binary people to start a rewarding and long-term career in transport, logistics and waste management.
- Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, or searching for a practical role with genuine career progression, the Driver Academy provides the training, mentoring and support to help you succeed.
- No previous truck driving experience is required.
About the Opportunity
Working from our Bathurst branch on Wiradjuri Country, you'll be supported by experienced operators and leaders while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a long-term career in transport and resource recovery.
This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced operational environment while developing professional driving skills with Australia's leading waste management company.
Location
- Cleanaway Bathurst
- 22 Upfold Street, Bathurst NSW
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Roster
Monday to Friday
Weekend work may occasionally be required
Start Time
4:00am starts and onwards
Collections
Commercial & Industrial Collections
Vehicle Type
Rear Lift Collection Vehicle
What You'll Be Doing
Learning to safely operate a rear lift collection vehicle
Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
Collecting waste and recycling from commercial and industrial customers
Working safely around customer sites, loading zones and traffic environments
Performing manual handling activities throughout your shift
Following safe work procedures and operational requirements
Building confidence through structured driver training and mentoring
Delivering professional 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
Good communication skills
Strong safety awareness
A strong work ethic
Comfort working independently
Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
A genuine interest in building a long-term career
Is This Role for You?
This role may be a great fit if you have experience in:
Warehousing and logistics
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Agriculture
Construction
Mining
Trades
Customer service
Community services
Many of our most successful drivers come from industries outside transport.
Minimum Requirements
- To be considered, you must:
- Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available
- Be able to obtain a Heavy Rigid Licence
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
- Be willing to complete drug and alcohol testing
- Be comfortable with early morning starts
- Be physically capable of manual handling activities
- Be committed to completing the Driver Academy program
Why Join Cleanaway?
At Cleanaway, we're committed to increasing participation and representation in operational roles and creating pathways for women and non-binary people to succeed in transport and waste management.
The Driver Academy offers:
Obtain HR licence
Structured training and mentoring
Supportive leadership and coaching
Career progression opportunities
A safety-focused workplace
Stable full-time employment
Opportunity to obtain valuable operational skills
Long-term career pathways across Cleanaway's national network
Pay & Benefits
- Permanent Full-Time employment
- Hourly rate from $34.27 per hour
- Overtime opportunities available
- Penalty rates where applicable
- Annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
A Workplace Where You Belong
- We strongly encourage applications from:
- Women
- Non-binary people
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Career changers
- 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 promote substantive equality in an area of employment where women remain underrepresented.
- All applicants will be assessed on merit and their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.
- If you're looking for a genuine career opportunity and want to be part of making a sustainable future possible, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Cleanaway.
For more information , please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien ( Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via Eddie.Solien@cleanaway.com.au.
About Cleanaway Pty Ltd
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