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SalaryALDI. Good Different.
With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.
If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.
It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.
Job Description
Leverage your expertise to lead our dedicated team of Packaging Technologists in the newly created position of Executive Manager - National Sustainability (Packaging Design & Optimisation). This opportunity is pivotal in reinforcing ALDI's commitment to advancing sustainable packaging practices and contributing to a positive environmental impact on a national scale.
Be a driving force behind our sustainable packaging solutions, collaborating with stakeholders on a global level, and presenting on opportunities that contribute to achieving our sustainability roadmap goals.
You will be at the forefront of monitoring data and interpreting packaging developments to drive positive change across the business and ensure compliance with complex regulations. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in Minchinbury.
What does the role look like?
- Leverage past leadership experience to drive the successful implementation of sustainable packaging initiatives and design.
- Coach and develop a dedicated team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Prepare compelling business cases, translating strategy into actionable plans.
- Establish metrics to measure the success of sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with ALDI's goals.
- Monitor and report on sustainability performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Stay informed about federal and state legislation related to products, plastics, and packaging and engage with stakeholders to influence positive change.
- Engage with International Sustainability teams and collaborate with ALDI countries worldwide to share insights, best practices, and collectively address plastic packaging challenges on a global scale.
What do we need from you?
- Demonstrate a robust track record in sustainable packaging strategy, design, and optimisation.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of relevant sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to APCO, CEFLEX, and state/federal legislation.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies with a keen commercial mindset.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills including ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders, including local and international project teams, and senior management.
- Ability to apply strong analytical skills to provide data-driven recommendations on sustainability initiatives.
- Exhibit a genuine passion for sustainability, inspiring the team and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you?
- Transparent tiered salary range of $152,000 - $202,000 including super
- Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home a week
- Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
- Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
- An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
- Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
- Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
- Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
- Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
