Want to make a positive change to the world?

BioPak, Australia’s leading eco-friendly food packaging company and certified B Corp is on the lookout for a passionate Sustainability Officer to join the team.

About BioPak

BioPak is a market-leading eco-friendly food packaging company that is committed to creating positive change in the world. Our mission is to create innovative packaging that puts the planet first and our vision is a world without waste.

Purpose

The Sustainability officer will work with the Sustainability Manager on a range of projects and be involved with environmental and social compliance. A strong candidate for the role is one who is passionate about sustainability, a quick learner and can work autonomously.

Role responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a champion for environmental issues within the organisation
• Assist with ongoing and new sustainability projects (product end-of-life programs, carbon emissions reduction plan, etc)
• Support compliance with environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility requirements (maintaining certifications (FSC, B Corp, etc), meeting customer requirements, coordinating supplier audits, assisting with mandatory reporting, etc)
• Research and update data to support environmental claims and product development decision making
• Answer sustainability-related queries from customers (email and phone)

Selection criteria

• At least 2 years of experience in a sustainability role
• Demonstrated passion for sustainability
• Highly motivated
• A quick-learner, able to adapt to fast-paced work environments and work autonomously
• Able to review and synthesise large amounts of data and reading material
• Strong work ethics
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communications both verbally and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel