Product Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

Mecca Brands Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programmes

Health & well-being initiatives

Bonus and incentives

Product allowance

Generous staff discount

Job summary

Mecca Brands Pty Ltd is seeking a Product Compliance & Sustainability Specialist to support the MECCA-Maginations brands across Australia, New Zealand and international markets. You will partner with product development, compliance and sustainability teams to ensure compliant, safe and responsible products from concept to market.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in regulatory compliance within cosmetics or personal care, strong knowledge of AU/NZ regulations, and exposure to sustainability and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in product regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand regulatory requirements.
• Experience in FMCG and new product development lifecycle.
• Exposure to sustainability, responsible sourcing and packaging sustainability requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication of requirements and risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage product compliance documentation and review formulations, artwork, labeling and product claims against regulatory and market requirements.
• Support international expansion by assessing market compliance requirements with regulatory experts.
• Coordinate product claims substantiation, testing and certification processes with supporting evidence.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Support MECCA’s sustainability commitments, including sustainability claims and data reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FMCG experience

Sustainability exposure

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Product Compliance & Sustainability Specialist to join our MECCA-Maginations (MECCA MAX, MECCA COSMETICA, kit:) team, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe and responsible products across our growing portfolio.

Working at the intersection of product development, compliance and sustainability, this role will partner with teams across MECCA and external experts to help bring products to market responsibly across Australia, New Zealand and international markets.

The Role You Could Play:

As our Product Compliance & Sustainability Specialist, you’ll provide compliance and sustainability support throughout the product development lifecycle, helping MECCA navigate evolving regulatory requirements while protecting our brands and customers. You will:

• Manage product compliance documentation and review formulations, ingredients, artwork, labelling and product claims against relevant regulatory and market requirements

• Support international expansion by assessing product compliance requirements and partnering with regulatory experts across relevant markets

• Coordinate product claims substantiation, testing and certification processes, ensuring appropriate supporting evidence and documentation is maintained

• Monitor regulatory and industry developments, providing clear guidance to cross-functional teams and identifying and escalating potential compliance risks

• Support MECCA’s sustainability commitments, including sustainability claims, reporting, responsible sourcing requirements and product and packaging data

What You Will Bring:

You’re a curious, detail-oriented compliance professional who can confidently navigate complex requirements while building strong relationships across the business. Ideally, you will bring:

• 2–3 years’ experience in product regulatory compliance, ideally within cosmetics, therapeutic goods, personal care or related product categories

• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand regulatory and compliance requirements, with international market compliance experience advantageous

• Experience working within an FMCG environment and an understanding of the new product development lifecycle

• Exposure to sustainability, responsible sourcing and product or packaging sustainability requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems proactively and clearly communicate compliance requirements and risks

Your Life At MECCA

Whilst we are focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable, and have a bit of fun along the way!

Some of our other team member benefits include:

• Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering

• Health and well-being initiatives

• Reward and recognition programs

• Access to bonus and incentive programs

• Access to quarterly product allowance

• Generous discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy

There are also so many other ways in which you’ll be made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.

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