Wingfield, South Australia (Kaurna Country)
Paid Training. HR Licence. Long-Term Career.
Location: Wingfield, SA (Kaurna Country)
Program Commencement: September 2026
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Ready for a Career Change? We'll Help You Get Behind the Wheel.
Have you ever considered becoming a truck driver but weren't sure how to get started?
Cleanaway's Driver Academy is a paid training and employment pathway designed to support women, female-identifying and non-binary people to build a career in Australia's essential waste and resource recovery industry.
No heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
Whether you're returning to work, changing careers or looking for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and mentoring to help you become a professional Heavy Rigid (HR) driver.
Cleanaway is Australia's largest waste management and resource recovery company, employing more than 10,000 people across hundreds of locations nationwide.
For more than 50 years, we've been helping Australian communities create a more sustainable future by collecting, recovering and recycling resources that would otherwise go to landfill.
Our drivers and operators provide essential services that keep communities clean, safe and sustainable every day.
The Driver Academy is a structured pathway into professional driving roles with Cleanaway.
Through a combination of classroom learning, practical training and on-the-job experience, you'll gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to build a long-term career in transport and resource recovery.
The Paid 5-Week Program Includes:
No previous truck driving experience is required.
We are currently recruiting for four Driver Academy positions at our Wingfield operation:
Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
Municipal Services
Following successful completion of the Driver Academy, you'll join our Wingfield operations team as a Driver / Multi-Systems Operator servicing customers across the Adelaide metropolitan region.
Vehicle Types
You may operate a range of collection vehicles including:
You'll work with a safe, modern and reliable fleet supported by experienced operational leaders and trainers.
Key Responsibilities
Hours and Roster
Commercial & Industrial Services
Municipal Services
Additional overtime may be available based on business needs.
Pay and Benefits
Base Rate
Additional Benefits
We're seeking people who demonstrate:
We're more interested in your attitude and potential than previous truck driving experience.
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Wingfield operations are located and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Cleanaway recognises the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture and community.
The principles of caring for Country closely align with the important work we do through waste management, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.
We are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and meaningful employment pathways that support long-term careers and positive community outcomes.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women are strongly encouraged.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in operational driving and transport roles across Australia.
This Driver Academy is an identified employment initiative designed to increase participation and create greater access to careers in truck driving, waste management and transport operations.
We particularly encourage applications from:
At Cleanaway, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and communities.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.
Our recruitment process may include:
For more information about the Driver Academy or the recruitment process, please contact:
Eddie Solien
Employment Pathways Specialist
EmploymentPathways@cleanaway.com.au
Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email. All applications must be submitted through the online application portal.
If you're ready to gain your HR licence, learn from experienced operators and start a rewarding new career with Australia's leading waste and resource recovery company, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close: 20 August 2026
Program commencement: September 2026
Places in the Driver Academy are limited, and demand is expected to be high.
This Driver Academy is an identified employment initiative for women. This program is a special measure designed to promote substantive equality and increase the participation of women in operational driving and transport roles where they have historically been underrepresented. Applications from women, female-identifying and non-binary candidates are strongly encouraged.
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.
