Driver Academy for Women Cairns - HR-Licensed Truck Driver

About the role

Cleanaway, Australia's largest waste management organisation, runs a paid 5-week Driver Academy for Women in Cairns (Portsmith, QLD) aimed at women, female-identifying and non-binary people. The program sets participants up to become HR-licensed truck drivers operating heavy rigid collection vehicles. It starts from 4:30 am, Monday to Friday, with a start date of January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a heavy rigid collection vehicle servicing customers and perform loading and unloading duties.
• Deliver loads to nominated recycling and disposal facilities while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in line with company regulations and complete paperwork and records accurately.

Required profile

• Current unrestricted driver's licence held for at least 24 months.
• Driving history check with at least 8 demerit points remaining.
• No heavy vehicle driving experience required.
• Willingness to take a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Team player with excellent customer service, commitment to safety and a resilient attitude.

What we offer

• A paid 5-week training program.
• Training to obtain a Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR).
• Uniforms and PPE.

The recruitment process includes criminal history checks, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, and verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. Applications close on 22 November 2026.