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 recyclability, plastic reduction and recycled content.
• Lead projects in collaboration with buying teams and product suppliers to drive the implementation of sustainable packaging across key product categories.
• Develop comprehensive business cases for packaging improvement projects that include technical, commercial and sustainability considerations.
• Contribute to value chain optimisation projects with technical packaging expertise and insights.
• Drive harmonisation and optimisation of product packaging, considering regulatory contexts and sustainability criteria.
• Develop packaging specifications for ALDI-branded products.
• Build relationships with packaging providers along the packaging value chain; develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of packaging industry trends.

What do we need from you?

• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in sustainable packaging design/ manufacturing in FMCG sector, particularly plastic packaging.
• Knowledge of packaging specification design and optimisation.
• Experience using PREP tool and other packaging design tools desired
• 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
• A passion for sustainability

What’s in it for you?

• 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)