J.R. Simplot Company is an Australian–based food manufacturing and agriculture group operating across Australia and New Zealand. The company supplies a wide range of frozen, shelf‐stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers, and employs around 15,000 people worldwide.
About Our Role
* Position: Sustainability Engineer
* Location: GF Devonport Plant – Quoiba, Devonport, Tasmania
* Reports to: Plant Director, Devonport
* Team: APAC Manufacturing Operations
What You Will Do
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across water, energy, waste, wastewater and emissions to enhance overall site sustainability performance.
* Ensure environmental compliance, maintaining site licences and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
* Analyse sustainability data and translate insights into practical, site‐based actions that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
* Lead or support sustainability projects, taking ideas from concept through to implementation and tracking outcomes.
* Work closely with cross‐functional teams including Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed sustainable practices into day‐to‐day operations.
* Support and continuously improve the Environmental Management System, including audits and reporting.
* Contribute to water, wastewater and waste management optimisation, identifying trends and improving processes.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support sustainability initiatives and site performance.
About You
* Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Experience in environmental compliance, sustainability performance and continuous improvement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Strong technical capability in energy optimisation, waste reduction, and water and wastewater management.
* Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical, site‐based improvements.
* Working knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and relevant regulatory requirements.
* Proactive problem‐solving mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and lead initiatives through to delivery.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‐functional teams.
* Self‐motivated and comfortable working autonomously, managing priorities and driving outcomes in a hands‐on environment.
Benefits
* Annual incentive / bonus programme.
* Personal and professional development opportunities.
* Income protection insurance provided.
* Discounted health insurance options.
* Fully supplied and laundered uniform, boots & PPE.
* Company‐provided on‐site soft tissue specialist appointments.
Travel required: Less than 10%
Location: GF Devonport Plant – Quoiba, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
Job Requisition ID: 26198
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
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