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The Circular Economy Exchange (CEE) is an all-in-one digital procurement, investment and reporting platform which bridges the gap between linear corporations and circular businesses.
It is an industry-to-industry solution designed by Circular Economy operators with first hand knowledge of market gaps and opportunities.
The CEE will be piloted in 2024 as a Sustainability Victoria funded project that is being led by collaborating Circular Economy businesses Reground, Farmwall & Sporadical City Mushrooms.
ROLE SUMMARY
- Part time: 4 day week
- Fixed Term Contract: Jan 2024 - December 2024
- Remuneration: $85,000 pro rata + 11% Super
- Reports to: CEE Project Advisory Group
This project aims to accelerate The Circular Economy growth and impact through exchange of resources between linear & nonlinear businesses via transparent, qualitative, impact driven ESG reporting and quantifiable data exchange.
As it becomes mandatory to report on and implement circular solutions into supply chains, corporations struggle to find and access proven, data-driven, and local circular products and services. The CEE will be a one-stop-shop platform enabling corporations to invest for impact. Through the sector-unifying platform, a diverse range of organisations will grow their circularity-boosting services and programs which work towards recognised national and international sustainability metrics, certifications and goals such as SDGs, ESG and NABERS.
The CEE platform will provide member corporations with easy access to impact data as they support the implementation of circular solutions of member Circular Economy businesses (CEBs), enabling CEBs to improve The Circularity & impact of their operations. Investment by member corporations into The Circular Economy via The CEE will allow CEBs to commercialise & scale quickly while demonstrating their impact through meaningful and strategic data collection. This data will then be made available to enable member corporations to report on ESG initiatives in real time.
This 12 month project involves establishing a preliminary digital platform prototype to house the CEE that will be piloted and tested in partnership with participating CEBs, and corporations.
Three key areas of the project include: * Research State-of-Play, including conducting corporate consultation, report on outcomes and baseline data, develop funding system framework and exchange metrics, and CEB vetting program.
- Design CEE platform with input from stakeholders from Corporate sector and CEB’s
- Develop & test software for CEE on Bubble.io. MVP platform to include: dashboard and traceability report for corporate partners, data tracking function for CEBs, CEB index page, and CEB page.
This is a pioneering role that requires a strong understanding of Circular Economy principles and practices and is a great opportunity to build lasting networks and professional leading legacy in circular solutions. The role is project specific & will lead the management of the innovative year long project to design and test the CEE. The Project Manager will work with & manage a part time project officer dedicated to the CEE project.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, planning and delivering CEE pilot in alignment with CEE ethics & strategic directions.
- Identify and collate baseline data with primary stakeholders with iterative evaluation built into the length of the project.
- Strategic engagement, research and partnership development with corporate and CEB stakeholders.
- Identify and analyse risks and opportunities within the project and map organisational risk management processes as appropriate.
- Manage the design of CEE online platform that responds to sector needs and market opportunities.
- Working with CEE advisory group to identify opportunities for project extension and/or complimentary projects.
- Project stakeholder relationship management across a range of sectors, budget management, monitoring and reporting on metrics, communicating with other project team members and day-to-day project management.
- Evaluate project delivery and impact based on project requirements, and propose improvements.
- Identifying and providing advice on improvements to organisational processes.
- Act as an CEE advocate internally and externally.
- Project management, working within timelines and budgets.
- Ability to communicate and identify appropriate national and international sustainability metrics, reporting frameworks & certifications and goals such as SDGs, ESG, NABERS.
- Skilled in communicating with diverse groups of people and developing and managing positive relationships in corporate and grassroot sectors.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
- Values-driven, proactive, entrepreneurial, creative, and technically savvy.
- Ability to be adaptable and agile in the management of complex projects.
- Able to work independently and find solutions to problems big and small.
- Detail-oriented and energised by improving processes and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting sustainability assessments, analysing data, and providing strategic recommendations.
- 2+ years project management experience with demonstrated ability to build projects from inception.
- Highly developed understanding of Circular Economy theory and application with first hand knowledge of market gaps and opportunities.
- Experience working in data collection for sustainability metrics and reporting.
- Experience in managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships.
- Experience in the delivery and implementation of new or pilot programs and projects.
- Experience in designing and implementing evaluation frameworks for impact reporting.
- Using a wide range of online tools including Slack, Monday, google suite etc .
Below are preferred qualifications but are not a requirement to perform the role.
- Bachelors or Post Graduate degree in Business, Economics &/or Sustainability or a related field. With experience in Circular Economy & Financial Technology strongly preferred
- Manage a flexible, hybrid work week through effective time management and organisational skills.
- Take reasonable care for your health and safety in your workplace, including reaching out for help when needed.
- Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture within CEE and with any partners with whom you may be working.
- Drive project delivery with energy and enthusiasm.
