Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Lead

**Position Title**:Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Lead

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Melbourne

**Requisition ID**: 22962

At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. We're looking for a passionate & self-motivated leader will make key recommendations and decisions in relation to Sustainable practices and government relations.

This role will see you drive the delivery and measurement of the ANZ Sustainability Strategy that includes four key pillars - Resource Efficient Operations, Smart & Sustainable Farming, Good Food and Thriving Communities.

You will also provide leadership and direction for McCain ANZ with regard to Company reputation, external communications, media, stakeholder and government relations, ultimately advocating on behalf of McCain.

**About the Role**
- Drive the execution of the ANZ Sustainability Strategy, annual roadmaps and facilitate the periodic global reporting process
- Partner with Sales & Marketing teams to develop selling strategy and stories leveraging the company's sustainability work
- Provide technical & strategic advice across the organisation on environmental issues, processes, and legislation
- Review and monitor government schemes to determine potential financial benefits and work with relevant parties to access available funding opportunities
- Drive education and awareness on sustainability issues, advocate on behalf of McCain, as well as representing the organisation at external meetings with politicians and policy makers
- Draft government correspondence, pre-budget submissions, position papers and policy language
- Accountable for draft and submission of McCain Modern Slavery Statement
- Enhance the reputation and equities of our brand by providing strategic counsel on communications strategies

**About You**
- Demonstrated experience in a Sustainability leadership role along with good understanding of the legislative, regulatory and public policy process
- Proven experience working in a matrix environment and driving results through influence
- Experience cultivating industry stakeholder groups - industry, farmers and unions
- Strong business acumen, communication, interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Ability to think strategically but also take a hands-on approach when required

**What's in it for You?**
- Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun & high performing team
- Flexible working though a hybrid model
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
- Education Assistance Programs
- Opportunity to Chip In and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program each year

Play a vital part in McCain's Sustainability Strategies to help drive positive change for our business, people and the planet.
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
- McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._
- The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country._
- Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the _Global Privacy Policy_

**Job Family**:General & Administration
**Division**:ANZ
**Department**:Human Resources ANZ
**Location(s)**: AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne

**Company**:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.