At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate waste collection vehicles and service customers across the region.
- Company: Join Cleanaway, Australia's largest waste management company with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, overtime penalties, and great employee benefits including discounts and salary packaging.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with training provided and travel covered for Brisbane training if needed.
- Why this job: Be part of a zero harm safety culture while making a positive impact on your community.
- Qualifications: Must have HR Licence, good attitude, and willingness to learn; no waste experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 35.77 - 35.77 $ per hour.
Due to winning a long-term council contract commencing 1st of December, we are seeking experienced HR Drivers to join the team at our Cairns depot.
Must be ableto commence paid training during November in Cairns or be available to travel to Brisbane for 1 week of training if required (travel and accommodation paid for by Cleanaway)
- Permanent – Full-time Position – Cairns, QLD
- Hourly rate of $35.77 per hour plus super, applicable from October 2026
- Minimum 38 hours per week + penalties for overtime
- Induction, training and uniforms provided
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be responsible for operating a waste collection vehicle.
This may include rear lift, side lift and front lift trucks, servicing our customers across the region.
About You
- HR Licence as a minimum
- Good traffic history report
- Good attitude, reliable, and willing to learn
- Willing to take a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test
- Ability to commence training in November in Cairns or be available to travel to Brisbane for 1 week of training if required (travel and accommodation paid for by Cleanaway)
- Waste industry experience is not required (highly regarded)
- Why Cleanaway
- Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided.
- Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and well-being of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
- Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
- Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
- Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top-up
Why Cleanaway
- Full-time, permanent role
- Great rates, penalties and overtime
- Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided.
- Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and well-being of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration.
- Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
- Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities.
- Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top-up and options for flexible work.
Who we are
Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites.
We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and the environment we live in.
Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers, including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.
Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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HR Driver employer: Cleanaway Careers
Cleanaway Careers offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and innovation in waste management. Employees benefit from diverse roles that contribute to essential services, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a large, ASX-listed organization. The company values teamwork and provides a supportive atmosphere for its staff.
