Packaging Specialist

Mecca Brands; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Reward and recognition programs

Bonus and incentive programs

Quarterly product allowance

Team member discounts

Job summary

MECCA Brands is seeking a Packaging Specialist to own the packaging journey from concept to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver premium packaging that meets regulatory standards. The role emphasizes sustainability, innovative materials and circular design across beauty and FMCG product lines.

You will lead testing, specifications, artwork approvals and compliance activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, with exceptional attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development within beauty, FMCG or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Experience managing multiple development projects with exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Understanding of packaging testing, quality and regulatory requirements, including TGA and global compliance.
• A passion for sustainable packaging, circular design and material innovation, paired with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the packaging journey from initial concept through to launch and production.
• Lead end-to-end packaging development across a portfolio, ensuring on-time delivery and high quality.
• Develop innovative, customer-first packaging solutions balancing design, functionality and sustainability.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Compliance, Brand, Supply Chain and suppliers to bring new products to market.
• Manage packaging testing, technical specifications, artwork approvals and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Packaging development

Packaging materials

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (TGA/global)

Sustainable packaging

Job description

At MECCA, we're always looking for new ways to create exceptional experiences for our customers and packaging plays a big part in that story. As our Packaging Specialist, you'll bring one of our categories to life through innovative, premium and sustainable packaging solutions that delight customers while meeting the highest technical and regulatory standards. Working closely with our Senior Product Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll lead end-to-end packaging development from concept through to production, partnering with suppliers across the globe to deliver beautiful, functional packaging that reflects our brands and supports our sustainability commitments.

The Role You Could Play

As our Packaging Specialist, you'll own the packaging journey from initial concept through to launch. Lead end-to-end packaging development across a portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Develop innovative, customer-first packaging solutions that balance design, functionality, sustainability and commercial outcomes. Partner with Product Development, Design, Compliance, Brand, Supply Chain and external suppliers to bring new products to market. Manage packaging testing, technical specifications, artwork approvals and regulatory compliance, including TGA requirements where applicable. Champion sustainable packaging innovation by identifying new materials, monitoring emerging legislation and driving continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in packaging development within beauty, FMCG or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Experience managing multiple development projects with exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Understanding of packaging testing, quality and regulatory requirements, including TGA and global compliance.
• A passion for sustainable packaging, circular design and material innovation, paired with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Your Life At MECCA

Whilst we are singularly focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn't be possible without an incredible team guided by our MECCA values and motivated each day to be collaborative, innovative and solutions focused.

Some of our team member benefits include:

• Professional development programs and first-class digital learning opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Access to bonus and incentive programs.
• Quarterly product allowance.
• Generous team member discounts for you and your immediate family (subject to company policy).

And that's just the beginning. From celebrating milestones to creating memorable moments, there are countless ways you'll feel part of the MECCA story.

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca, or visit www.mecca.com.au/careers.

Follow @LIFEATMECCA. Visit our LinkedIn page.

Since our very first day in 1997, our purpose has been to enable our customers to look and feel their best by offering them the world's best line-up of beauty and skin-care brands, coupled with exceptional service. Fast forward to today, and we have almost 5,000 MECCA team members across 100+ retail stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, a rapidly growing online business, two Distribution Centres, and a bustling Support Centre in the heart of Melbourne working to deliver on our purpose every single day. Our ongoing growth is fuelled by opening new stores and reaching new customers, launching new products, and harnessing the latest technology to constantly innovate and evolve our concepts, experiences, and service offerings. Whether you join MECCA in one of our Retail stores, our Support Centre or one of our Distribution Centres, you will be an integral part of the MECCA family.