Women’s Driver Academy – Canowindra Branch on Wiradjuri Country

Build a Career Behind the Wheel with Cleanaway

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 Canowindra 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.

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

• 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.

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.

Applications close: 10 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Bathurst NSW Australia

Categories

Drivers & Operators

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