Women’s Driver Academy – Bathurst branch on Wiradjuri Country

Cleanaway Waste Management; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HR licence

Structured training and mentoring

Supportive leadership and coaching

Career progression opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Stable full-time employment

Operational skills development

Long-term career pathways

Job summary

Cleanaway Bathurst is offering a Women’s Driver Academy that provides hands-on training to start a long-term career in transport and waste management. No prior truck driving experience is required, with support from experienced operators at our Bathurst branch.

The program emphasizes structured driver training, safety, and mentoring, leading to permanent full-time employment in a fast-paced operations environment and opportunities across Cleanaway's national network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate a rear lift collection vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Collect waste and recycling from commercial and industrial customers.
• Work safely around customer sites, loading zones and traffic environments.
• Perform manual handling activities throughout your shift.
• Follow safe work procedures and operational requirements.
• Build confidence through structured driver training and mentoring.
• Deliver professional customer service while representing Cleanaway.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Good communication

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Outdoor work

Career interest

Job description

Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

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.

About The Opportunity

No previous truck driving experience is required.

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

• 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

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.

For more information

please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Specialist Eddie Solien (Torres Strait Islander with ancestral ties to Badu Island) via [e-mail].

Applications close: 10 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time