Group Environmental Specialist

• Port Melbourne location with occasional travel
• Work in a small, productive team
• Work at our iconic vegemite site!
• Flexibility to WFH couple of days a week

The Role
Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

We are looking for a new Environmental Specialist who will review, develop and implement environmental business and site improvements throughout Bega Group. This role involves driving environmental management capability, to minimise environmental impacts and improve resource efficiency. We are also looking for someone who is good at audits and reporting.

If you have a background in environmental mgmt., science or engineering and are passionate about the environment, this could be the role for you!


Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and implementation of Bega ISO 14001:2015 accreditation
• Manage audits, certifications, assurance and capability programs to assess organisational performance
• Identify and manage environmental risk to ensure group compliance with the provisions of all legislation and governance.
• Review and analyse Bega environmental data for regulatory reporting compliance.
• Collaborate and lead cross functionally to identify and implement environmental projects that deliver to strategic environmental objectives

About you

• Detailed working knowledge of analysis and reporting
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing skills.
• Solid computer skills and able to pick up new programmes fast
• Prior experience in FMCG is desirable

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!


Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.