Build your future while helping create a more sustainable Australia.
At Cleanaway we're transforming how Australia manages waste, recycling and resource recovery. As Australia's leading waste management company, we're investing in the next generation of professionals who want to make a real impact, solve complex challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience and structured development. Whether your passion is engineering, chemistry, health and safety, information technology, finance, commercial operations or data analytics, you'll have opportunities to learn, grow and contribute from day one.
If you're curious, adaptable and willing to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you. We work in an industry that isn't always glamorous, but makes a real difference to communities every day.
Our Graduate Program combines practical experience with exposure to the scale and complexity of a national business.
Over two years, you'll:
This role is suitable for Applied Science (Chemistry) graduates. We will also consider candidates from related disciplines who can demonstrate a strong foundation in chemistry relevant to this area of our business. Previous industry experience, placements or full-time work within waste or a similar environment will be viewed favourably.
We value attitude, initiative and learning agility more highly than academic results alone. We're looking for graduates who are curious, adaptable and practical, with a strong safety mindset and an interest in applying scientific knowledge to operational challenges. While chemistry is at the core of this role, you'll apply that knowledge in active industrial facilities rather than a traditional laboratory environment.
To be eligible, you must:
Please note that Cleanaway is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
You'll receive a competitive salary and access to a range of employee benefits.
At Cleanaway, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities and each other.
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences and abilities.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll work with you to ensure an inclusive experience.
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a graduate program that combines purpose, professional development and real-world experience, apply today and help shape a more sustainable future with Cleanaway.
Applications close 30 September 2026
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited is Australia’s largest, publicly listed waste management company.
With over 10,000 employees in more than 350 locations across Australia, we work with a diverse range of customers from small businesses through to government agencies and large multi-national clients.
We believe that all waste is a resource and aim to incorporate recovery, recycling and reuse throughout our operations and those of our clients.
The Cleanaway difference is our dedicated team of highly trained in-house experts, who proudly deliver tailored solutions to our customers each and every day.
Our areas of expertise include:
General waste management and recycling services – including collections for homes and businesses; recycling and resource recovery; waste transportation, processing and disposal; and management of recycling facilities and landfills.
Industrial services – including management of liquid and hazardous waste; industrial cleaning, high pressure water blasting, vacuum loading, emergency spills response, hydro excavation and site remediation; collection, re-refining, recycling and sale of hydrocarbons and cooking oils; workshop waste solutions including parts washing; and plastic waste equipment manufacturing.
