Sustainability Manager

Job Description

At MECCA, we want to use foresight and innovation to be a responsible business. We’re looking for a Sustainability Manager (12-month parental leave cover) to help us deliver on our sustainability team’s (the M-PACT team) strategy. We’ve already made good progress in this space and now have some critical projects to complete over the next few years. Reporting into the Head of Communications and Sustainability, this role will be accountable for executing our sustainability (M-PACT) strategy, meeting all reporting requirements, sharing progress to relevant teams as required, and managing our Senior Sustainability Analyst. Our ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to solving business challenges. The Role You Could Play Delivering MECCA’s sustainability (M-PACT) strategy and associated project plans. Introduce systems to gather data to measure impact and performance, and ensure timely, transparent and accurate inputs to meet all internal and external reporting requirements. Manage the delivery of our M-PACT projects to ensure they are on-time, on budget and meet stakeholder expectations. Develop methods of regular reporting to key stakeholders across key working groups. Review performance against stakeholder expectations, scan for gaps, and provide advice and solutions. Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the business. Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to listen and understand needs and deliver on requirements in a way that adds value to the business and stakeholders. Collaborate with the business to co-create, plan and deliver valuable programs to meet both sustainability strategy targets and business objectives. Create compelling and engaging written and visual content to raise awareness and build support for MECCA’s M-PACT vision and objectives. Help coordinate and deliver communication activities that respond to MECCA’s strategic reputation objectives. Manage sustainability (M-PACT) content on the website, intranet and other key channels. What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in sustainability, business, communications or a related field. Proven experience in developing and executing sustainability strategies that align with business objectives. Proven track record of making sound, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines under pressure. Skilled in budgeting, resource allocation, and team coordination. Strong ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights. Experience in tracking and reporting sustainability performance metrics. Preferable: In-depth understanding of sustainability issues within the cosmetics and retail industries, including packaging, supply chain, and carbon footprint reduction, as well as familiarity with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and certifications. Your Life At MECCA Whilst we are singularly 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. Up to 40% discount. Benefits are subject to company policy, as updated from time to time. 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. Since our very first day in 1997, our purpose has been to enable our customers to look and feel their best by offering them the world’s best line-up of beauty and skin-care brands, coupled with exceptional service. Fast forward to today, and we have almost 5,000 MECCA team members across 100+ retail stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, a rapidly growing online business, two Distribution Centres, and a bustling Support Centre in the heart of Melbourne working to deliver on our purpose every single day. Our ongoing growth is fuelled by opening new stores and reaching new customers, launching new products, and harnessing the latest technology to constantly innovate and evolve our concepts, experiences, and service offerings. Whether you join MECCA in one of our Retail stores, our Support Centre or one of our Distribution Centres, you will be an integral part of the MECCA family. #J-18808-Ljbffr