Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Environment and Sustainability Specialist We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!Discover the Opportunity .We have an exciting opportunity for an Environment and Sustainability Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining Opal's key sustainability compliance certifications, systems and memberships including FSC and PEFC certification, compliance with the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act, Compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulations, Compliance with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation obligations and Managing the Australasian Recycling Label program.The role also acts as the owner of the "Circularity" pillar managing our sustainability strategy in the areas of product and packaging circularity and sustainability, and developing Opal's Waste reduction strategy.The key focus of this role will be to:Maintain Opal's FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody system. Including site support.Organise annual internal audit program and external CoC audits by Opal's Certification Bodies.Ensure our CoC system also satisfies the due diligence requirements of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules with regard to Domestic Processing (Maryvale wood supply) and Importing (in conjunction with procurement and purchasing teams), and the European Union Deforestation RegulationPrepare and submit Opal's annual APCO report and action plan.Develop Opal's Waste reduction targets as part of the Circularity Sustainability PillarWe can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.For this role we would ideally like you to have:Several years' industry experience in sustainability systems preferredTertiary qualified, preferably Sustainability, Environmental Science or similarManagement of Chain of Custody Certification Systems (FSC and/or PEFC) experience preferredManagement of APCO compliance requirements and reporting experience preferredTeam oriented but able to work independently as a Subject Matter Expert on Opal sustainability systemsPassionate about sustainability and positive stakeholder engagementIf this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now!