Women’s Driver Academy – Canowindra Branch on Wiradjuri Country
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Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People
- Have you ever considered a career as a professional truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?
- Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is creating opportunities for women and non-binary people to build rewarding and long-term careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.
- Whether you're looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, seeking a hands-on role, or ready to challenge yourself with something new, we'd love to hear from you.
- This is a genuine opportunity to join Australia's leading waste management company and develop the skills, confidence and experience to become a professional driver.
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.
Working alongside experienced operators and mentors, you'll learn how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles servicing Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) customers throughout the local region.
Location
- Cleanaway Bathurst Depot
- 22 Upfold Street, Bathurst NSW
Servicing Area
Canowindra and surrounding communities
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Roster
Monday to Friday
Occasional weekend work may be required
Start Time
5:00am starts
Vehicle Type
Rear Lift Collection Vehicle
Collections
Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
What You'll Be Doing
Learning to safely operate a rear lift collection vehicle
Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
Collecting recyclable containers from customer locations
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Performing manual handling activities throughout your shift
Delivering excellent customer service
Following safe work procedures and operational processes
Building practical skills and confidence through structured training
What We're Looking For
You don't need previous truck driving experience.
We're looking for people who can demonstrate:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliability and commitment
Strong safety awareness
Good communication skills
A strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfort working outdoors
A desire to build a long-term career
Minimum Requirements
- To be considered, you must:
- Hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available on licence
- 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 willing to undertake physically active work
Why Join Cleanaway?
At Cleanaway, we're committed to creating more opportunities for women and non-binary people in transport and operations.
The Women's Driver Academy provides:
Structured training and mentoring
Ongoing coaching and support
Career progression opportunities
A supportive and safety-focused culture
Stable full-time employment
A pathway into a growing industry
Pay & Benefits
- Permanent Full-Time employment
- Hourly rate from $34.27 per hour
- Overtime opportunities
- Penalty rates where applicable
- Annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement
- Career development and 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 re-entering 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
Publicly traded Australian waste management and recycling company serving councils, businesses, governments and communities.
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