Environment Manager - Multi-Site Dairy Manufacturing

About the role

Lactalis Australia is looking for an Environment Manager to report to the Head of Environment. This multi-site leadership role covers manufacturing sites including Lidcombe, Griffith, Nambour, Darwin, Clarence Gardens and Harvey. You will provide environmental leadership, technical expertise and support, and drive compliance, governance, risk management and continuous improvement across the network.

Key responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to legislation, licences and company standards
• Advise operational leaders on environmental matters and risk management
• Manage regulatory reporting and build relationships with environmental authorities
• Drive consistency in standards, governance and management systems
• Oversee wastewater treatment, trade waste and operational environmental controls
• Lead environmental incident investigations and corrective and preventative actions
• Support and improve ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Monitor water, waste and energy performance metrics and lead environmental projects

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with extensive environmental management experience
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, industrial, FMCG or similarly regulated environments
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across multiple sites
• Analytical, risk management and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Environmental legislation, licensing and compliance frameworks
• ISO 14001 management systems

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible work arrangements considered for this role