Director of Sustainability – ANZ & South Asia Food
Fawkner VIC
Full time
Listed February 26th 2026
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Shape the Future. Drive Impact. Lead Sustainability for ANZ & South Asia.
At Sealed Air, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. Our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship is at the core of what we do. We are now seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Sustainability to lead our regional sustainability agenda across Australia, New Zealand, and South Asia.
This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to architect and execute the sustainability strategy for a dynamic region, embedding purpose into our operations and amplifying our positive impact on the planet and communities we serve.
Your Mission: To translate our global ESG ambitions into actionable, region-specific strategies that deliver measurable environmental performance, foster innovation, and strengthen our market leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
As our Director of Sustainability, you will be the regional champion and expert, responsible for:
- Strategic Leadership: Developing and executing the integrated ANZ & South Asia sustainability roadmap, directly aligned with our global corporate ESG goals.
- Operational Excellence: Driving tangible improvements in energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and emissions control across our manufacturing and commercial footprint.
- Program & Innovation: Leading flagship initiatives in carbon reduction, circular economy, sustainable sourcing, and green manufacturing. You’ll identify, pilot, and scale innovative solutions.
- Governance & Reporting: Ensuring robust compliance with all environmental regulations and leading the region’s ESG disclosure, including data management, reporting (GRI, CDP, TCFD), and audit readiness.
- Stakeholder Influence: Acting as our primary ambassador, building strategic partnerships with regulators, NGOs, community groups, investors, and supply chain partners. You will collaborate internally with commercial, supply chain, and plant teams to embed sustainability into business decisions.
- Cultural Catalyst: Championing a culture of sustainability through inspiring communication, training, and advocacy at all levels of the organization.
What you brings to the table
We are looking for a proven leader with a passion for sustainability and a track record of delivering results.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., ISSP, LEED, ISO 14001) is highly regarded.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in sustainability/ESG, with at least 3 years in a strategic leadership role, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG, or an industrial sector.
- A demonstrable history of developing strategy and successfully executing sustainability programs that yielded measurable reductions in environmental footprint.
- Deep expertise in contemporary ESG frameworks, reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD), and the regulatory landscape across the ANZ & South Asia region.
- Exceptional influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and gain buy-in from C-suite executives, operational teams, and external stakeholders alike.A strategic, data-driven mindset coupled with excellent project management and business acumen.
Why Join Sealed Air?
- Impact at Scale: Your work will directly contribute to our global sustainability targets and make a real difference across a diverse and significant region.
- Strategic Visibility: This is a high-profile role with direct access to regional and global leadership, offering a platform to shape industry conversations.
- Growth & Innovation: Be at the forefront of sustainable innovation in packaging and protection solutions.
- A Values-Led Culture: Join a team that is genuinely committed to protecting what matters—our products, our environment, and our future.
Ready to Lead the Change?
If you are a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and are driven to create lasting sustainable value, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your vision for sustainability leadership in the ANZ & South Asia region.
Note: You must have the permanent Australian work rights to be considered for this role.
Closing Date: March 15, 2026
