Women’s Driver Academy – Dubbo Branch on Wiradjuri Country

Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

Applications Encouraged from Women and Non-Binary People

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional truck driver but weren't sure where to start?

Cleanaway's Women's Driver Academy is designed to help women and non-binary people build rewarding, long-term careers in transport, operations and resource recovery.

Whether you're changing careers, re-entering the workforce, looking for a practical hands-on role, or simply ready for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you succeed.

No previous truck driving experience is required.

About the Opportunity

Based at our Dubbo branch on Wiradjuri Country, you'll join a supportive team and learn how to safely operate rear lift collection vehicles servicing customers through the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

Working alongside experienced drivers and operational leaders, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while building a long-term career with Australia's leading waste management and resource recovery company.

Location

• Cleanaway Dubbo
• 2/2 Jannali Road, Dubbo NSW

Employment Type

• Permanent Full-Time

Roster

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend work may occasionally 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 collection 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
• Developing skills through structured training and mentoring

What We're Looking For

You don't need truck driving experience.

We're looking for people who can demonstrate:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability and strong attendance
• Good communication skills
• A strong safety mindset
• A hands-on approach to work
• Ability to work independently
• Physical capability to perform operational duties
• Interest in developing a long-term career

Is This Role for You?

This role may suit people from backgrounds such as:

• Warehousing and logistics
• Administration
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Community services
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Construction

Many of our most successful drivers started their careers in completely different industries.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful, you'll need:

• A current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Have a minimum of 8 demerit points available on licence
• Commitment to obtaining a Heavy Rigid Licence
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to work early morning starts
• Comfort working outdoors and undertaking physical tasks
• Commitment to completing the Driver Academy program

Why Join Cleanaway?

At Cleanaway, we're committed to increasing participation and representation within transport and operations and creating meaningful career pathways for women and non-binary people.

The Women's Driver Academy offers:

• Obtain HR Licence
• Structured training and mentoring
• Ongoing support from experienced operators
• Career progression opportunities
• Stable full-time employment
• A strong safety culture
• National career opportunities across Cleanaway
• The opportunity to make a real difference in sustainability and resource recovery

Pay & Benefits

• Fulltime for the 5 weeks of training then Casual ongoing
• Hourly rate from $34.27 per hour
• Overtime opportunities available
• Penalty rates where applicable
• Annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement
• Ongoing training and development

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 culturally diverse 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.