Sustainability Officer / Coordinator

Job title : Sustainability Officer / Coordinator
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Nicole Tianihad
Job reference : 1709924
About the Role

This is a hands-on opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing business and play a key role in embedding sustainability across operations and the supply chain.

Whether you’re a recent graduate with a genuine passion for sustainability, or someone with 1–2 years’ experience looking to deepen your impact, this role offers the chance to learn, contribute, and grow.

You’ll sit at the centre of the business - working with internal teams and suppliers to ensure sustainability initiatives are delivered, tracked, and continuously improved.

Location: Eastern suburbs of Melbourne

Key responsibilities
  • Coordinate packaging sustainability initiatives, including APCO reporting and compliance
  • Track and report on energy, water, and waste metrics - turning data into meaningful insights
  • Collect and manage sustainability data from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and follow-through
  • Support supplier engagement around environmental and social compliance
  • Work cross-functionally with procurement, QA, product, and operations teams
  • Help improve transparency and drive year-on-year sustainability performance
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the following
  • A degree in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field
  • Either:
    • A graduate with strong passion for sustainability and curiosity, or
    • 1-2 years’ experience in a sustainability, or reporting-focused role
  • Confidence working with data (Excel, reporting, systems)
  • Strong communication skills - able to simplify technical concepts
  • A proactive, “roll up your sleeves” mindset and willingness to learn
  • Ability to build relationships and follow through with stakeholders
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Tianihad on ntianihad@sharpandcarter.com.au