Driver Academy for Women

Location:
Holtze, NT

• Start date- October 2025
• Multiple roles available
• Program tailored for women, female identifying and non-binary persons
• Start time 4:30am, Mon-Fri
• No heavy vehicle driving experience required

About Us
Cleanaway is Australia's largest waste management organisation with over 8,000 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
As a Multi-System Operator, you will begin working on a single system, gaining hands-on experience and training before progressing to operate across multiple systems. Responsibilities may include servicing a range of customer sites, collecting liquid waste using a rigid tanker truck for transport to our licensed recycling facility, and operating Rear, Hook Lift or Skip vehicles as needed. This is a physically demanding role, so candidates must be comfortable with manual handling and capable of performing heavy lifting tasks.

You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet. You will be required to operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company regulations, complete all paperwork and records accurately.

Must be willing to take a Pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol test and Police Check.
As a HR Driver You Will Be Responsible For

• Collection vehicle
• Performing loading and unloading duties of waste product
• Delivering loads to nominated disposals facilities
• Ensuring high levels of customer service and satisfaction
• Maintaining presentation of the vehicle, inside and out
• Comfortable with a high level of manual handling and heights

What is in it for you?
As part of closing the gender gap of drivers in the waste management industry, Cleanaway is running a Driver Academy for women to address substantive equality for all by removing some of the barriers preventing them from getting involved. Cleanaway is seeking individuals to participate in an intensive training program which includes licencing and other training required to set you up to be a HR licenced truck driver, followed by ongoing learning for the next 12 months.

Paid 5-week Training Program Will Include

• Obtain Heavy Vehicle Licence Open (HR) Manual
• Dangerous goods licence & EPA certification- If required
• 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

What's On Offer

• Great team environment
• Work with a company that invests in their people
• Employee share program & Employee Assistance Program
• Work with a leader in sustainable waste management solutions
• Great staff benefits program including novated car leasing and salary sacrificing on work-related purchases, discounts on private health insurance and more

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

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future

"This targeted role is a special measure designed to promote equality of opportunity under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT)"
Applications close:
29 Aug 2025 AUS Central Standard Time

Vacancy No
522202

Work Type
Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Darwin NT Australia

Categories
Drivers & Operators