Governance And Engagement Manager

• Permanent Opportunity
• Flexible working options - Open to all locations
• Excellent opportunity for growth within the group

We are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endlessWhat you'll doThe Sustainability Governance and Engagement Manager will assist the Sustainability SLT on an overall business level, support the CSO and play a key delivery role with respect to our interactions with the Board Sustainability Committee (Susco). On a day to day basis the role will support and help coordinate the operating rhythm, planning, development and management of our engagement plans within the business. Through orchestration, engagement, and support, this role will work collaboratively across the business to ensure that Sustainability moves at pace and keeps connected to our stakeholders, including engagement with majority owned businesses.The Sustainability Governance and Engagement Manager will play a leadership role in the delivery of:

• Connecting our Group team members to our sustainability ambitions, including through platform orchestration events and Engagement
• Leads the coordination and governance of key sustainability frameworks, including speaking and awards, benchmarking, partnerships on behalf of the platform to maximise impact
• Leads the delivery of the Platform's annual engagement calendar, incl. SLT engagement (strategy days, connection cadences, wellbeing events etc), platform events (town halls, huddles, forums etc.) and provide executive admin support for key BU showcases and events etc to ensure these are aligned to building connection and impact aligned to our purpose
• Contributes to delivery of Governance and frameworks that provide ExCo, Susco, and the Board with overarching assurance of the positive management of Sustainability across the Group, including within appetite and understanding stakeholder expectations, and coordination of key touchpoints such as board and CEO reporting
• Provide support for the CSO

What you'll bringIf you are deeply purpose-led and a role model for our purpose “working together for a better tomorrow”. You have an engaging, entrepreneurial, self-directed spirit and a passion for making a difference. You are driven to improve society and the planet, and you stand up for what is right.

• You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with all levels, inspire and deliver through cross-functional teams across the business, and successfully negotiate with third parties maintaining awareness of Woolworths brands and reputation.
• A role model of collaboration and constructive behaviours, you are a strategic thinker, taking best practice input from internal and external networks. You are naturally inquisitive, seeking out best in class approaches, and where not available you create new approaches and new ways of working that are globally leading.
• You will be a proactive self-starter and be able to take ownership of an area. whilst adding a fresh perspective, focused on improvement, and challenge constructively where required

What you'll experienceOur Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we're always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A progressive and flexible 'work from anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.You can learn more about working with us on or via . #LI #work180.Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.