Compliance Specialist - Sustainable Packaging

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI, you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose, and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Grow your career with a global retailer as a Compliance Specialist - Sustainable Packaging within the Sustainability department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a 24-month contract opportunity.

As a Compliance Specialist - Sustainable Packaging at ALDI, you will play a crucial role in the achievement of ALDI’s packaging commitments by collaborating with stakeholders on a national level and implementing systems to ensure compliance with our standards.

• Oversee and coordinate ALDI’s packaging recyclability compliance to ensure alignment with our sustainable packaging commitments.
• Conduct reviews of packaging recyclability non-compliance during the ALDI due diligence/clearance-to-supply process.
• Prepare detailed recommendations and actionable insights for buying teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment with ALDI's sustainability guidelines and providing recyclable alternatives that enhance compliance and reduce environmental impact.
• Oversee the supplier action plan process by creating and managing action plans, collaborating closely with buying teams, and ensuring that supplier partners implement and adhere to sustainable packaging practices.
• Prepare and present regular packaging compliance reports to provide visibility into progress and highlight areas for improvement. Leverage these insights to inform decision-making and strengthen compliance efforts across departments.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews across ALDI departments to identify opportunities for process improvements.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

• Experience and knowledge in packaging and sustainability.
• Demonstrated experience conducting recyclability assessments within the PREP tool.
• Understanding of relevant packaging regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply sustainability principles and concepts in a business environment.
• Data driven with strong analytical skills to provide recommendations on initiatives.

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2023
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $114,700 to $136,800 including Superannuation

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers website www.aldicareers.com.au