Sustainability Advisor - (Waste, Recycling and Circular Economy)

Job Description

The JB Hi-Fi Group brings together three of Australia’s best known and most trusted retail brands, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and E&S. Our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth; we work hard and love what we do. We help people with better ways to live, learn, work, and play, offering the latest in technology, consumer electronics, home entertainment, and appliances at great prices. We offer unbeatable value, world-class brands and exceptional customer service across our large store network, online, and in our commercial divisions, JB Hi-Fi Business, The Good Guys Commercial and E&S Commercial. JB Hi-Fi Group is the perfect place to power your career , and we’re excited to hear from you. Fast paced and exciting environment where diversity is celebrated, and creativity and ideas are valued . Competitive remuneration to recognise our team for their effort, which depending on the role, may include generous sales commission and other fantastic incentives to celebrate success. Access to exciting career opportunities and comprehensive training and development programs as part of the broader JB Hi-Fi Group (which includes JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, The Good Guys and E&S Trading). Fantastic discounts across the JB Hi-Fi Group, including access to VIP supplier pricing and promotions. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary carers (and a gift for new parents) and we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working models for eligible roles. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counselling and a wide array of other wellbeing resources for our team members and their families. Our Helping Hands and Doing Good workplace giving programs have raised millions for our charity partners to support positive impact in the community. Demonstrating our commitment to sustainability , we are on track to reach our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and continue to improve the way we reduce, reuse, and recycle. Job Description As our Sustainability Advisor (Waste, recycling and circular economy), you will partner with business stakeholders and suppliers to seek continuous improvement in the Group’s waste management and recycling policies and operating procedures. You'll help to drive cultural, operational, and behavioural change across the Group with the view to maximising recycling and circular economy opportunities, in line with the Group’s Sustainability Strategy. Your key responsibilities will include: Build awareness around the Group’s vision and aspiration for achieving 80% waste diversion target Align waste targets with APCO and other stakeholder expectations Work collaboratively with stakeholders to explore circular economy opportunities and initiatives Conduct waste audits across store, warehouse, and office locations Review adequacy of waste and recycling infrastructure and supplier network Work with procurement teams to optimise waste and recycling supply chain, and explore cost savings Work with broader sustainability team to ensure waste and recycling suppliers meet the Group’s ethical sourcing requirements Ensure completeness and accuracy of waste reporting from suppliers Establish supplier service levels, and integrate supplier reporting and performance into contractual agreements Review, improve and embed waste and recycling operating procedures thought the store and warehouse network Conduct team member and supplier training and awareness on relevant waste and recycling topics Work with supply chain team to implement soft plastics recycling across the HDC network Work with freight and logistics teams to implement delivery driver training and oversight regarding waste collection Optimise recycling of EPS within the store network Optimise waste processes during peak trading season Develop store team sustainability champions program Develop on-going team communication and engagement Work with Operational Risk Teams to develop store waste audits and risk oversight Qualifications 3+ years of experience within a waste management, change management or process improvement role Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. sustainability, environmental management) Previous experience with a listed retailer is favourable but not essential. Additional Information If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and upload your CV. All applications are strictly confidential. JB Hi-Fi Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. If this opportunity excites you (even if you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the criteria) – please don’t hesitate to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr