Packaging Technology Manager
Listed November 18th 2024
Sydney, NSW Based
3 days in the office to 2 days per week working from home, reporting to the Head of Packaging transformation.
Full Time
About APCO
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is Australia’s co-regulator for packaging and a not-for-profit organisation driving the development of a circular economy for packaging.
APCO is the entity in charge of managing and administering the Australian Packaging Covenant (the Covenant), which is a national regulatory framework under the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011 (NEPM). This framework defines the collective responsibility shared by governments and businesses across Australia in managing the environmental impact of packaging.
The Role
The Packaging Technology Manager oversees key aspects of the packaging transformation program including, providing packaging technical support to APCO Members, and managing key stakeholder relationships to deliver the packaging transformation program. This role will act as a change agent for packaging circularity.
The Packaging Technology Manger will provide APCO with gravitas and a strong reputation for technical capability and credibility. They will develop and manage key packaging activities impacting businesses placing packaging on market in Australia including reporting, sustainability committees and priority initiatives. The role will also manage and develop a team of packaging technologists.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Manage the delivery of educational content or identify relevant subject matter experts, as required
- Point of contact for potential and existing APCO members and stakeholders for packaging transformation matters
- Manage the development of APCO packaging transformation guidance materials/resources
- Review Sustainable Packaging Guidelines and update in line with local and global best practice
- Act as a change agent for packaging circularity in an Australian context
- Planning and execution of transformational projects and programs through multiple Materials Stewardship Committees and other engagement mechanisms as required
About You
If you’re passionate about supporting organisations to meet their circular economy goals with integrity we’d love to hear from you! The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Demonstrable packaging development experience with proven results in the FMCG industry
- Proven stakeholder engagement and influence skills that have delivered alignment and change across disparate groups/interests in complex organisations
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view, and to communicate effectively across different organisational levels
- 15+ years’ experience in packaging technology with 5+ years managing a packaging development team
- AIP member
For the specific tasks and requirements of the role, please email hsullivan@apco.org.au for the position description.
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Please submit your cover letter and resume to hsullivan@apco.org.au
