National Environment Advisor

• Permanent full-time position in a Global FMCG business
• Dynamic work scope that allows room to grow and apply improvements
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Our Story

At Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  We are passionate, ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.

Our Purpose

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.  Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.

Our opportunity

The National Environment Advisor (NEA) is responsible for promoting sustainability and proactive environmental management throughout the organisation. This role involves investigating environmental incidents and overseeing specific environmental tasks across various sites. Additionally, the NEA assists the National Environmental Manager by ensuring strict adherence to environmental standards, developing and implementing ISO14001 systems, and conducting thorough environmental risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

The National Environment Advisor is responsible for supporting all aspects of environmental performance at Lactalis Australia. This role entails collecting key environmental performance indicators, aiding in regulatory compliance and activities, managing accreditations, and handling mandatory government reporting. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining environmental standards and compliance programs, particularly at the Longwarry Food Park site, as well as at the Rowville, Jindi, and Lemnos locations.

Strategic Management:

• Manage key environmental, energy, and other key sustainability data collection – Cority, provide support and training for sites
• Manage the implementation of ISO14001 at Longwarry and align and develop EMS to ensure consistency with group requirements
• Develop strategy and completion of site risk assessments – develop risk register
• Drive waste management initiatives and waste contractor audits
• Ensure compliance with selected site environmental licence annual reporting to state and territory environmental regulators
• Ensure environmental monitoring and management plans are completed in full and on time

Process Management:

• Conduct ISO14001 gap analysis and audits
• Technical support for WWTP at Longwarry including liaising/managing chemical suppliers
• Develop site inspection protocols and tools – help implement at site level – provide training
• Provide training – ISO14001/WWTP/ISO14001 – EMS, Lactalis best practice
• Investigate and provide support to sites for major environmental incidents

Operational Support Management:

• Assist with NGERS/NPI data collection – ensure consistency
• Assist with data collection for external parties, Government, suppliers
• Assist with the Australian implementation of Cority
• Assist National Environment with drainage infrastructure projects
• Assist with the preparation of annual environmental-related Capex strategy, work with sites to identify and assist with environmental projects

And all other tasks and duties as reasonably requested by your leader.

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate for this role is someone who can demonstrate a balance of positive, value-adding behavior and outstanding results, consistently meeting commitments to all stakeholders. This position is ideal for an applicant with:

This position is ideal for an applicant with a tertiary qualification in environmental, engineering, science, or a relevant discipline. They should have experience with EMS (ISO 14001) development and implementation, knowledge of risk management techniques and Victorian environmental legislation, and the ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships. Practical knowledge of NGERS and NPI regulatory obligations is also essential. Additionally, a driver's license is required due to regular travel.

WHAT WE OFFER:

As a global company, we provide an exciting career opportunity where you can make an immediate impact. We offer pathways for career advancement, a competitive salary package, and a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment dedicated to achieving success.

If you possess the ambition, determination, and skills to excel in this role, submit your application by selecting 'Apply' and following the designated prompts.