Sustainability Manager, Australia

7 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tetra Pak Full time

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At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Drive all sustainability priorities in Australia as per Sustainability Strategy 2030 with focus on collection and recycling value chain transformation to achieve the recycling rate target. Develop plans and drive the execution of key projects including recycling investments and value chain activities. Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders on sustainability issues to achieve the targets and secure business success.

What you will do

As Sustainability Manager, you will:

  • Executes sustainability programmes to implement Sustainability Strategy 2030 priorities in Australia, main focus on collection and recycling value chain transformation for Liquid Packaging Cartons(LPCs)
  • Establish LPCs recycling value chain with external partners like waste management companies/MRFs/Recyclers, including regulations, DfR, recyclability awareness, collection/sorting infrastructure, recycling capacity/solution and end market of recycled materials
  • Identify the needs of collection/sorting/recycling investment projects and value chain activities, propose operational plan, define required resources and outline long-term ambitions
  • Lead the execution of collection/sorting/recycling investment projects and value chain activities to deliver the target in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, e.g. C&R team, MRFs, Recyclers, etc.
  • Manage large-sized strategic projects, e.g. co-investment project with MRFs/Recyclers according to internal process including business case preparation, project management and follow-up
  • Secure compliance with recycling regulations/targets as applicable in Australia
  • Represents the company in industry associations related to sustainability (e.g. PROs, Alliance, etc.) and propose opportunities for enabling Corporate Affairs, including exchange on legislative developments to secure business success
  • Provide data to secure reliable accounting and reporting of recycling rates as per global methodology, lead data gathering in Australia to maintain internal reporting, e.g. RVC/capacity mapping
  • Representative of Sustainability Operations team on the ground in handling on-site matters, joining meetings and executing local sustainability activities related to circularity / nature /climate targets
  • Support customer sustainability initiatives to enhance our sustainability credentials
We believe you have
  • 5y+ experience in waste collection/recycling industry and familiar with relevant regulations and trends in Australia, understanding of local packaging policies and an existing network of stakeholders would be a strong plus
  • Can engage and coordinate cross functional teams & external stakeholders, including Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, Market Communications, Government, Recyclers, Associations, etc.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills to engage partners, drive priorities and meet deadlines
  • 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 mind set, ability to bridge technical expertise and business strategy
  • Ability to approach problems and situations with a logical and systematic perspective
  • Fluency in English is a must

We Offer You

  • 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

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ .

This job posting expires on 18 September 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

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