Sustainability Advisor Blackmores Group

ECADIN; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Blackmores seeks a Sustainability Advisor to drive the group’s sustainability strategy and Net Zero by 2030 commitments. You’ll partner with the Head of Sustainability and across functions to convert commitments into measurable actions, including nature-positive outcomes, responsible supply chains and transparent reporting.

You will work across teams and with suppliers to implement practical, compliant sustainability solutions in a regulated medicines manufacturing context, with a preference for

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental science, environmental management or related discipline.
• At least four years of relevant sustainability experience with cross-functional delivery.
• Practical carbon accounting experience including Scope 3 emissions.
• Strong communicator of sustainability initiatives to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, data management and assurance processes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence without formal authority.
• Understanding of governance and management-system principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Group carbon inventory and Scope 3 emissions tracking.
• Lead sustainability initiatives from scoping to monitoring and close-out.
• Support internal and public sustainability reporting and disclosures.
• Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with functions, regions and supply chain to embed sustainability.
• Contribute to B Corp recertification and governance compliance.
• Identify innovative, compliant solutions for environmental and social outcomes.
• Maintain sustainability registers, docs and management-system processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor in Sustainability

ISO 14001 awareness

Job description

About the job

At Blackmores, our vision is to connect 1 billion people to the healing power of nature.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin Holdings, Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage. Operating across 11 markets throughout Asia-Pacific and Greater China, we develop high-quality, evidence-based health solutions that help people live healthier lives.

The Opportunity

As ourSustainability Advisor, you’ll play a key role in the team delivering Blackmores Group’s sustainability strategy and commitments as a B Corp Certified business.

Working closely with our Head of Sustainability and stakeholders across the business, you’ll support key priorities including ourNet Zero by 2030 pathway, carbon and Scope 3 emissions, nature-positive aspirations, sustainable packaging, responsible supply chains and sustainability reporting.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can combine strong sustainability knowledge with practical project delivery. You’ll work across functions and with our supply chain partners to turn sustainability commitments into measurable action, while navigating the realities of regulated medicines manufacturing and a complex global business.

The role can be based at either ourWarriewood or Surry Hills NSW offices, with Warriewood preferred. You’ll work from the office at least three days per week, including at least one day each week at Warriewood, with two days working from home.

What you’ll be doing?

• Driving climate action:Coordinate the Group carbon inventory, includingScope 3 emissions, and support decarbonisation initiatives aligned to our Net Zero by 2030 pathway.
• Supporting nature-positive outcomes:Contribute to nature-related assessments and actions using relevant global frameworks, datasets and platforms.
• Turning strategy into action:Lead assigned sustainability initiatives from scoping and implementation through to monitoring and close-out, managing stakeholders, timelines and dependencies.
• Strengthening reporting and assurance:Support high-quality internal and public sustainability reporting and climate-related disclosures, with a strong focus on reliable data and evidence.
• Tracking performance:Analyse sustainability performance and trends, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Engaging and influencing:Build effective relationships across functions, regions and the supply chain to embed sustainability into business processes and decision-making.
• Supporting B Corp:Contribute to B Corp recertification and the ongoing maintenance of sustainability commitments and credentials.
• Finding practical solutions:Identify innovative and compliant approaches that improve environmental and social outcomes while recognising the constraints of regulated manufacturing.
• Maintain relevant sustainability registers, documentation and management-system processes, supporting corrective actions where required.

Who you are?

• A relevant tertiary qualification insustainability, environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.
• At leastfour years of relevant sustainability experience, including delivery of cross-functional sustainability initiatives.
• Practical experience incarbon accounting, including Scope 3 emissions, and exposure to decarbonisation pathways or modelling.
• A strong and experienced communicator of sustainability initiatives:Share our challenges, commitments and progress with diverse stakeholders in engaging and creative ways.
• Experience withsustainability reporting, data management and assurance processes, with the ability to maintain reliable evidence across multiple stakeholders or regions.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, written communication and presentation skills.
• The confidence toinfluence without formal authorityand create clarity in complex or changing environments.
• A sound understanding of environmental and sustainability governance, compliance and management-system principles.

It would be an advantage if you also bring:

• Experience with nature risk assessments and global nature frameworks, datasets or platforms.
• Knowledge ofISO 14001, sustainable procurement principles and B Corp requirements.

Why Blackmores?

• Make a tangible impact:Contribute directly to Blackmores Group’s sustainability commitments, including our Net Zero by 2030 pathway and broader environmental and social priorities.
• Work on meaningful sustainability challenges:Gain exposure to carbon and Scope 3 emissions, nature, reporting, responsible supply chains and sustainability initiatives within a complex global business.
• Flexible working arrangements in line withBlackmores Flexfit.
• Work with stakeholders across different functions, regions and a global supply chain, giving the role genuine breadth and opportunity to influence.