Packaging Technologist

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 6 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 a 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.

Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team at ALDI Australia as a Packaging Technologist within our fast-growing Sustainability team. This is a full-time permanent position, based in Minchinbury.

This pivotal role will see you contributing to Aldi’s packaging improvement commitments by designing packaging solutions that have a significant positive sustainable impact. You will be a vital part of the team who are reshaping the future of packaging in the retail industry.

Every day you'll play a part in making our world a better place, working alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for driving positive change. At ALDI, your work goes beyond the role; it's about making a tangible difference in the world, a chance to contribute to something greater than ourselves.

What does the role look like? 

• Drive the implementation of ALDI Australia’s Plastics & Packaging commitments, with specific focus on improving recyclability, material reduction and recycled content inclusion
• Lead projects with buying teams and product suppliers to drive the implementation of sustainable packaging across key product categories
• Develop business cases for packaging improvements that include technical, commercial and sustainability considerations
• Consult to internal projects with technical packaging expertise and insights.
• Develop packaging specifications for ALDI-branded products
• Consult as the subject matter expert on all questions concerning recyclability
• Build relationships with packaging providers to identify new packaging formats to drive cost saving and sustainability targets
• Lease with the international ALDI Packaging Team to develop and maintain knowledge of global packaging trends to drive innovation locally

• A passion for sustainability and knowledge of recycling principles
• Demonstrated experience in packaging design and optimisation (ideally in FMCG)
• Technical expert with deep knowledge of packaging materials and applications, especially plastics
• Excellent communicator and an ability to convey technical information to both internal and external stakeholders
• A self-motivated change advocate. Able to influence others and build impactful networks
• Well-developed project management skills
• Comfortable analysing large sets of data and visualising results
• Working knowledge of PREP is desirable
• Degree qualified either in a Science or Engineering discipline desirable

• Transparent tiered salary range of $134,500 - $153,400 including super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options - up to 2 days work from home a week 
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)