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Our Purpose
VicReturn is an exciting new business, tasked with the oversight and administration of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (“CDS Vic”), which is scheduled to launch in November 2023. At VicReturn we are motivated to help keep beverage containers out of landfill, creating clean streams of recycled materials that help to build our Circular Economy by promoting product stewardship of all Beverage Suppliers in Victoria.
As the appointed Scheme Coordinator for CDS Vic, we work with government and partners to oversee the building of a large-scale container recycling network which will play a key role in transforming Victoria’s waste and recycling system. Through a 10c refund for every eligible container returned we will encourage Victorians to collect and recycle their beverage containers, making a positive difference to our people, environment and local industry.
Description:
About the role:
You will work closely with the Chief Financial and Commercial Officer and the Commercial Manager and oversee the provision of strategic in-house legal advice on a wide range of subject matter including contract, information technology and privacy. This is the most senior legal role in the organisation. Duties include -
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Provide general and legal advice on VicReturn decisions or transactions with a view to minimising risks and maximising legal rights while considering the position of the VicReturn
Work collaboratively with other staff to support the Board, CEO and broader team
Oversight and management of the Commercial Contract Manager and their process to manage and monitor the contracting of 800+ First Suppliers
Ensure VicReturn’s maintains high-quality governance and risk systems that support transparent and effective decision-making. Provide high level guidance and undertake proactive action to ensure the organisation’s legal compliance with legislation and the highest standards of corporate governance are achieved and maintained
Skills and Experiences:
About you:
A degree in law, with minimum 8 years’ experience
Extensive understanding of corporate governance, risk management, compliance, quality assurance and business systems and processes or related fields and practical experience developing and implementing relevant strategies and frameworks.
Demonstrated experience in managing and transforming governance operations resulting in positive change.
Demonstrated experience to plan, prioritise and manage competing timeframes to deliver outcomes within deadlines.
Ability to interpret policies and regulations, and the ability to adapt communicative styles to communicate processes to different stakeholder groups.
Ability to explain and to advocate for organisation procedures and work with key stakeholder groups.
Our People
At VicReturn, our people have come together with a common purpose, to build a successful CDS that is projected to reduce beverage container litter by up to half. It takes a large network to do this effectively, and that’s why our people are great at partnering with others to achieve great results. We have a clear vision and are building a team of action orientated specialists who share a common passion to make a real environmental impact, and who have the skills and experience to build a world-class CDS for Victoria.
We offer a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team. If you are a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Read here to learn further about the government announcement about VicReturn and CDS Vic https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victorians-benefit-new-container-deposit-scheme
