Green Collect is a social enterprise that works for sustainable environmental and social change. Established in 2005, Green Collect has become one of Melbourne’s leading social enterprises and innovators in circular economy practice and resource recovery. We operate a range of Circular Economy Services that deliver deep environmental and social impacts, and create new employment and training opportunities through our supportive and inclusive workplace.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Product Manager is responsible for supporting the existing Circular Economy Training & Advisory team in developing and delivering the Circular Capabilities Package (CCP) to a pilot cohort of service sector organisations. CCP has been initiated in response to increased client demand for lasting integration of circular economy practices in the office, from circular procurement through to extending product life and maximising the end-of-life for common office items.

The purpose of the role is to deliver and evaluate a successful pilot and meet all the objectives of this government-funded project. The Product Manager will work with a range of colleagues to establish a product that can be commercialised as part of Green Collect’s growing Circular Economy Training & Advisory business.

This is a Full-time 9 month contract role, with potential to extend

Key Deliverables of the Role

• Work with the project manager and internal circular economy expert to translate best practice circular economy and behaviour change theory into practical tools and activities.
• Analyse users’ needs and business requirements using a variety of methods including interviews, research and on-site observations.
• Develop and communicate product requirements and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance process for all product deliverables – making sure that all elements of the CPP are fit for purpose, user-tested and aligned with the overall project strategy.
• Support Head of Business Development with building, testing, and implementing iterations of a business case for the training package.
• Proactively manage relationships with the pilot cohort and capture customer needs and feedback.
• Support the delivery of the pilot training package.
• Provide timely reports to the Head of Business Development and the Project Manager, to ensure all set reporting milestones are met.

To be successful you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification required
• 1-3 years experience in a sustainability or behaviour change related service delivery, advisory or product management role
• A strong understanding of both circular economy theory and practice
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship-building experience
• Experience and success in communicating value and identifying shared objectives to secure sales or project partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen

A position description is attached.