About the business and the role

APCO helps organisations to rethink their approach to packaging. To do this, we focus on three key areas: packaging design, systems, and education.

By working in partnership with government, industry and the community, we will deliver a sustainable approach to packaging that reduces its impact on the environment.

The Sustainability Manager supports the APCO team to deliver a range of operational and strategic sustainability resources that build positive working relationships with all APCO stakeholders.

Job tasks & responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement:

• Increase stakeholders understanding of packaging sustainability through APCO programs
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key government and industry stakeholders and special interest groups
• Inform stakeholders on the progress of APCO's delivery of strategic objectives
• Represent and advocate on sustainable packaging outcomes within industry and government on behalf of APCO

Reporting, Monitoring & Project Management:

• Analyse and effectively monitor APCO's progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets
• Understand the current performance levels of APCO Members and identify points where APCO can provide resources and assistance to drive improved performances across both industry sectors and/or specific organisations
• Advise APCO Executive on key sustainability issues influencing the delivery of APCO's strategic projects
• Produce a range of reports for the Executive as required
• Communicate sustainability initiatives to the APCO team, Members and stakeholders
• Drive a culture of contemporary thinking and best practice across APCO
• Develop and manage a team of sustainability professionals that are capable of managing sustainability projects
• Lead and deliver key APCO sustainability projects directly and in co-ordination with other APCO team members

Executive:

• Contribute to the development of the organisation's business plan, Statement of Intent and Strategic Plan
• Contribute to developing, monitoring & reporting the organisation's progress in meeting its KPIs
• Contribute to the organisation's change management plan
• Contribute to the appraisal & implementation of organisational projects and initiatives
• Contribute to the development of policy positions
• Attend regular scheduled Executive, Board and team meetings via teleconference or in person as required

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, please demonstrate experience in the following areas in your job application:

• Evaluation and development of methodologies for packaging sustainability initiatives
• A strong understanding of packaging sustainability goals, life cycle values and systemic thinking
• Development and evaluation of initiatives relating to strategic objectives and activities
• Formulation of policy positions on environmental issues
• Strategic research
• Project Management
• Stakeholder engagement