Sustainability Development Manager | Sydney

Job Description

George Weston Foods makes some of Australia & New Zealand's favourite and most innovative products. GWF employs around 6000 people across 58 sites and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of bread and baked products, small goods, flour, milled products, animal feed, as well as cleaning and hygiene solutions.

Mauri, a business unit of GWF, is passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feed. We are a leading industry supplier in Australia and New Zealand and align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their business' grow. 

Since the foundations for Mauri, it has been our philosophy to do good in the world. We believe that our success will help create a more sustainable future and growth for our business. At Mauri, sustainability extends far beyond responsibly caretaking the environment for our future generations. Sustainability is an all-encompassing responsibility for the future of our People, our Planet, Our Product and Prosperity.

Join us in our commitment to sustainability as we expand our team with a newly created role of Sustainability Development Manager based at our Head Office in Enfield. Reporting to the Technical, Quality and Sustainability Director, this critical role will lead the program management of Mauri's sustainability strategy.

The position will collaborate across the whole of Mauri to lead and advance our sustainability program, focusing on our four pillars of people, planet, product, and prosperity. The role will engage with various stakeholders to drive the continued evolution of Mauri's commitment to our Purpose "Together, we sustainably feed the nation." This position forms part of Mauri's extended leadership team.  

Key requirements of the role include:

• Driving the cocreation and execution of the Mauri sustainability strategy in partnership with the executive leadership team.
• Lead the sustainability program for Mauri and engage stakeholders through clear communication channels.
• Create and deliver training programs, workshops, and events to educate and empower Mauri's team on sustainability trends and drive our passion for sustainability.
• Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, regulators and industry leaders to align Mauri's sustainability strategy with best practices.
• Coordinate and consolidate regular sustainability updates to track Mauri's progress towards its sustainability goals.
• Ensure sustainability reporting meets required governance standards.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and potential impacts on Mauri's financial performance and risk profile.

We are seeking a candidate with a passion for inspiring others and a collaborative mindset, who genuinely believes in our company's purpose and is eager to drive our business forward. The ideal candidate should demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset, along with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. They should be comfortable driving initiatives independently and achieving results through proactive, constructive agitation, balancing consultation and action effectively. Strong program management and change management are also required with the capability of working in the ‘grey' to drive strategy efficiently.  

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to help build your capabilities and career. GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds.  We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self! 

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to peopleandperformance@maurianz.com.

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