Sustainability Manager

**Job no**: 494606
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Dandenong South
**Categories**: Safety & Environment
- Ideal role for an experienced professional to specialise in the circular economy.
- Take the lead in driving transformative sustainability initiatives within packaging.
- Become part of a certified Great Place to Work company.

**WHY BUNZL?**

As one of the world’s largest providers of product distribution and value-added services across various sectors, including Facilities Management, Hospitality, and Healthcare, Bunzl offers a world of opportunities to our global team of some 22,000 talented individuals. Our culture is built on unlocking the potential in people, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to training and development, and dedicated leaders who embrace each day as a fresh chance to discover new possibilities.

**YOUR ROLE**

In this role as Sustainability Manager, you will support the implementation of Bunzl Asia Pacific’s sustainability strategy and objectives, focusing on the transition to circularity.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Stay informed about sustainability trends, legislation, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, with an emphasis on the circular economy, and share those insights across the organisation.
- Collaborate with all relevant Australian business units to meet APCO requirements, including the submission of Bunzl’s Annual Action Plan and Annual Report.
- Identify and develop product stewardship partnerships with key suppliers, customers, and products to reduce waste.
- Partner with key stakeholders to deliver the compliance plan for Packaging Regulatory reform in Australia, including overseeing packaging data collection and reporting.

**ABOUT YOU**

You’re a collaborative innovator with a passion for sustainability, effortlessly navigating organisational structures. With your exceptional interpersonal skills, you forge strong relationships across various departments, inspiring change and driving impactful sustainability initiatives that make a real difference.

Key qualifications and skills:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate quantitative data into qualitative messages.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- A working knowledge of sustainability trends and issues.
- Understanding of packaging material types and their end of life in Australia and New Zealand.

**BENEFITS**

Bunzl provides a comprehensive range of benefits to our team members, including a profit-sharing scheme for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance offerings, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, numerous wellbeing and community programs, and access to discounted Bunzl products.

**WE BELIEVE**

At Bunzl, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit that opens up limitless opportunities. We believe that diversity is our strength, safety and security are non-negotiable, and innovation is the key to solving challenges. We also believe in investing in our local communities, creating a sustainable environment for us and future generations.

**WE WELCOME ALL**

Bunzl is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment, opposing all forms of discrimination. We believe that considering the talents and skills available throughout the community is essential when employment opportunities arise. If you have a disability or special needs requiring support or adjustments during the interview process or in the workplace, please inform us, and we will accommodate accordingly.

**APPLY**

Join our team at Bunzl, where we believe in the endless potential of our team members. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we want you on our team.

No Agencies Please.

**Advertised**: 18 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time