HR Driver

Position Overview

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking skilled HR Drivers to join our Cairns depot team, following the award of a long-term council contract effective from December 1st. Successful candidates will start paid training in November, either locally in Cairns or by traveling to Brisbane for a week, with all associated expenses covered by Cleanaway.

Job Details

• Permanent, full-time role based in Cairns, QLD
• Hourly wage of $35.77 plus superannuation starting October 2026
• Minimum 38 working hours per week plus overtime penalties
• Includes induction, training, and uniforms provided

Key Responsibilities

Operating waste collection vehicles such as rear lift, side lift, and front lift trucks to service customers in the region.

Candidate Profile

• Possess at least an HR License
• Maintain a good driving and traffic history
• Dependable, positive attitude, and eager to learn
• Pass pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening
• Available for November training in Cairns or Brisbane
• Prior waste industry experience is advantageous but not mandatory

Why Work With Cleanaway?

• Modern, safe fleet with onsite parking, PPE, and uniforms supplied
• Strong zero-harm safety culture prioritizing employee and community well-being
• Attractive employee benefits, including discounted share purchase schemes, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Leading waste management company in Australia offering career growth, training, and development
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, including 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top-up and flexible work options

About Cleanaway

As Australia's largest waste management organisation, Cleanaway employs over 10,000 people at more than 400 sites. We have operated for over 50 years, delivering sustainable solutions to councils, enterprises, and government bodies while focusing on community and environmental benefits. We embrace equal opportunity, diversity, and encourage applications from First Nations peoples, mature workers, early career professionals, and multicultural backgrounds.