Sustainability Manager - Carbon And Climate

If you are passionate about driving positive sustainable outcomes and committed to managing the impacts of climate, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable future through innovative packaging solutions.

• Join us in our mission to create a greener, more sustainable future through innovative packaging solutions!
• Prioritize managing our climate impacts, reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a circular economy
• Collaborative work culture that values innovation, diversity, and personal growth

At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.

The Opportunity

Visy is a global leader in packaging and resource recovery and has been a pioneer in sustainability since our inception. Utilising our unique closed loop systems, we collect and sort paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from multiple streams, maximising recyclable content to be re-manufactured into valuable packaging and, in the process, reducing both reliance on natural resources and waste going to landfill.

Sustainability is central to our business, so it plays a part in every decision we make. We are committed to minimising our environmental footprint, promoting responsible sourcing, driving positive social impact and developing innovative sustainable solutions for our customers. We are dedicated to achieving measurable progress through cross-functional collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

We have an exciting new role for an experienced and passionate Sustainability Manager to join our dynamic team. As our ‘Sustainability Manager – Carbon and Climate’, you will be a senior leader within the business and instrumental in designing and executing strategies to identify and manage our climate impacts, develop carbon reduction roadmaps and champion climate-positive practices across our operations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing Visy's sustainability roadmap, driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, and ensuring compliance with sustainability related regulations.

The role could be based at any of our Visy sites Australia wide for the right candidate.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Sustainability you will be responsible for leading Visy’s response to climate including developing climate and carbon work programs. You will also have a Sustainability Analyst reporting to you and supporting you to achieve your goals.

Working strategically towards long-term goals, your key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Lead the identification and integration of sustainability and Climate related risks and opportunities into business strategy and governance      
• Lead the delivery of Visy’s Carbon and Climate-related regulatory disclosures.
• Lead delivery of customers’ and suppliers’ Carbon and Climate-related projects and outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into product design, manufacturing processes, and packaging solutions.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to carbon emissions, climate impact, and sustainability goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to Carbon and Climate initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and partners to drive sustainability initiatives and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

To be considered you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in sustainability management, specifically focusing on carbon reduction and Climate strategies within a corporate environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in climate change, such as developing climate reduction pathways, developing scenarios analysis, or completing physical and transition risk assessments, with a strong understanding of climate science
• Exceptional project management skills with a knack for effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Australian sustainability regulations and international sustainability frameworks (e.g., UN SDGs, NGERS, TCFD / ISSB).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sustainability initiatives with measurable results.
• You pride yourself on your outstanding communications skills and it is your ability to build relationships with external and internal stakeholders from all levels that makes you a true enabler.

Why should you apply/ Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change and shape the sustainability landscape within a leading industry player.
• Flexibility in work arrangements (preference for candidate to be based at Head Office, Southbank, Melbourne. Open to candidate being based in capital cities or locations where there is a Visy site for the right candidate)
• Collaborative, inclusive work culture.

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.

Please call me on 0484 666 *** or write to me on ************@visy.com for any additional information or apply now.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.