Sustainability Manager Job Description
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading sustainability initiatives in Australia, with a focus on collection and recycling value chain transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify needs of collection/sorting/recycling investment projects and value chain activities, propose operational plan, define required resources and outline long-term ambitions
* Lead execution of collection/sorting/recycling investment projects and value chain activities to deliver target in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
* Manage large-sized strategic projects, including co-investment project with MRFs/Recyclers according to internal process
* Secure compliance with recycling regulations/targets as applicable in Australia
* Represent company in industry associations related to sustainability and propose opportunities for enabling Corporate Affairs
* Provide data to secure reliable accounting and reporting of recycling rates, lead data gathering in Australia to maintain internal reporting
* Representative of Sustainability Operations team on the ground in handling on-site matters, joining meetings and executing local sustainability activities
Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in waste collection/recycling industry and familiar with relevant regulations and trends in Australia
* Ability to engage and coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
* Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills
* A self-starter with passion for collection & recycling and demonstrable experience in strategy planning and turning strategy into actions
* Commercially minded, viewing problems/solutions through a business mindset
* Fluency in English is a must
Benefits:
* A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
* A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
* An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
* Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
What We Offer:
We are committed to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, people, and the planet. By doing so, we touch millions of people's lives every day.
We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.