At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate Heavy Rigid vehicles, providing excellent customer service and handling waste management.
- Company: Join Cleanaway, Australia's largest waste management organisation with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Paid training, uniforms, PPE, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Empower women and non-binary individuals while making a positive impact on the community.
- Qualifications: Must hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence and have a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Location: Portsmith, QLD
Start date: January 2027
Fulltime Program tailored for women, female identifying and non-binary persons
Start time from 4:30am, Mon-Fri
About Us
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 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.
The Role
This role will require you to operate a Heavy Rigid collections vehicle servicing customers and performing loading and unloading duties. Delivering loads to nominated recycling and disposals facilities and ensuring high levels of customer service satisfaction. Must be comfortable with manual handling. Must be willing to take a Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol test.
Paid 5-week Training Program Will Include:
- Obtain Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR)
- Uniforms and PPE
- Training program to become a driver
To be part of the program:
- Hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence for a minimum of 24 months
- Driving History Check with a minimum of 8 demerit points remaining
- No heavy vehicle driving experience required
- Passionate about working as a team
- Excellent customer service ethic
- Commitment to safety and willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Resilient attitude
Our Process
Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing Employmentpathways@cleanaway.com.au.
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future!
The Women’s Driver Academy strives to achieve substantive equality and is considered a special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), and an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The Women’s Driver Academy is undertaken by Cleanaway to address underrepresentation of women, female-identifying and non-binary drivers in operational roles.
Applications close: 22 Nov 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Vacancy No: 525760
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Portsmith QLD Australia
Categories: Drivers & Operators
Driver Academy for Women Cairns employer: Cleanaway Waste Management
Cleanaway Waste Management is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment where payroll data experts can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to comprehensive training programs and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders in a supportive culture. Located in a vibrant area, Cleanaway offers unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
Cleanaway Waste Management Recruitment Team
