Sustainability & Packaging Specialist

Evergreen Garden Care Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bella Vista-style office

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Gardening Day

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Evergreen Garden Care Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Sustainability & Packaging Specialist to lead sustainability initiatives and packaging improvement projects that support the organisation’s environmental objectives.

You will work with R&D, marketing, procurement, operations and suppliers to balance quality, compliance and commercial goals while driving recyclability and circular economy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Packaging Technology or Sustainability.
• Experience delivering packaging initiatives within FMCG, consumer products, agriculture or related environments.
• Knowledge of APCO, ARL requirements and Australian packaging sustainability targets.
• Experience with recyclable packaging and circular economy initiatives.
• Strong project management with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and report on the organisation’s sustainability strategy, objectives and annual plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups and drive practical sustainability initiatives across the business.
• Monitor progress against targets and provide regular performance updates.
• Coordinate sustainability communications and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a packaging sustainability roadmap and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Packaging degree

Tools

SAP ERP

APCO reporting

Job description

Evergreen Garden Care is the leading retail garden care company in Europe and Australasia, dedicated to producing high-quality products that help people create better, greener spaces for happier, healthier lives.

We believe in the transformative beauty of green spaces, whether they are vegetable patches, lawns, indoor pots or public park and gardens. Our mission is to inspire and enable anyone, anywhere, to create and maintain a green oasis.

Evergreen Australasia has a proud heritage and offers premium products across several well‑known consumer brands, including Scotts, Osmocote, Baileys, Searles, Tui, and Round Up.

Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity and passion for quality.

Always Better: Strive for continuous improvement and embrace change.

Winning Together: Work as a team and create value through collaboration.

Own It: Deliver on commitments and give the best every day.

About the role

Are you passionate about sustainability and creating more environmentally responsible packaging solutions?

As the Sustainability & Packaging Specialist, you will lead sustainability initiatives and packaging improvement projects that support the organisation’s environmental objectives. From developing sustainability plans and coordinating reporting to driving packaging innovation and supplier collaboration, you will deliver practical solutions that improve recyclability, support circular economy outcomes and create measurable value.

Working closely with research & development, marketing, procurement, operations, quality and external suppliers, you will help bring innovative packaging solutions to life while balancing quality, compliance and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

Sustainability

• Develop, deliver and report on the organisation’s sustainability strategy, objectives and annual plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups and drive practical sustainability initiatives across the business.
• Monitor progress against agreed targets and provide clear, regular performance updates.
• Coordinate sustainability communications and complete relevant local and international reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a packaging sustainability roadmap and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead projects that improve recyclability, increase recycled content and deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.
• Coordinate supplier engagement, packaging trials and technical assessments.
• Partner with R&D, marketing, procurement, operations and quality teams to implement packaging improvements.
• Manage APCO reporting and maintain accurate supporting documentation and data.
• Support artwork reviews, packaging data management and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities for packaging innovation, cost efficiencies and supply chain resilience.
• Maintain current knowledge of packaging, sustainability and recycling regulations, trends and emerging technologies.
• Monitor market and industry developments and translate insights into practical recommendations.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Packaging Technology, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering packaging initiatives within FMCG, consumer products, agriculture, chemicals or a related environment.
• Knowledge of APCO, PREP evaluation tool, Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) requirements and Australian packaging sustainability targets.
• Experience working with recyclable packaging, recycled content programs or circular economy initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• The ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications and sustainability‑related data.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivering outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.

Can’t slow the grow: Why Evergreen?

At Evergreen, you'll join a creative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Here's what we offer:

• A relaxed style office in Bella Vista which is just a 5‑minute stroll from the Metro Station
• A supportive environment that sparks innovation and nurtures growth.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic culture programs that include recognition, social events, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A flexible, hybrid working style.
• A day off on your birthday and an extra day of leave, known as 'Gardening Day'.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities in a workplace that values your growth