Grow your career with a global retailer as a Packaging & Product Circularity Specialist within our Sustainability team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full time position.
In this role, you will join a passionate team that supports ALDI's commitment to a more sustainable future. Our Sustainability team works diligently across the breadth of our operations, setting sustainability commitments and policies in critical areas such as human rights, responsible sourcing, plastics and packaging, waste and carbon, health, and community.
The magnitude of our efforts extends beyond merely setting targets; we also bear the responsibility for reporting on all ALDI’s sustainability commitments to both the Australian and International business sectors. It's about translating our dedication to people and planet into concrete actions that align with our business objectives, shaping a more sustainable future for all.
Every day you'll play a part in making our world a better place, working alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for driving positive change. At ALDI, your work goes beyond the role; it's about making a tangible difference in the world, a chance to contribute to something greater than ourselves.
What does the role look like?
- Conduct research and support the Manager in making recommendations and advising the business on best practice packaging and product design, stewardship and end-of-life practices within a circular economy framework.
- Support non-technical interventions to improve packaging and product sustainability and compliance across the business; including engaging with Buying and suppliers to deliver actions and address non-compliance.
- Support the capture and management of ALDI’s packaging data to monitor compliance and improve data integrity in close partnership with data service providers and ALDI reporting teams.
- Support internal and external reporting on packaging and product circularity related initiatives.
- Support ALDI’s Communications Teams in developing ad-hoc topic-related communications and coordinate team resource updates and/or development as needed.
- Assist in the coordination of stewardship programs and identify opportunities to improve product circularity.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training to internal and external stakeholders on packaging and product circularity.
- Support engagement with relevant stakeholders including coordinating meetings, topics and tasks, and information sharing.
