General information

Job Title

Sustainable Dairy Manager

Location

Australia - New South Wales

Date Published

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Ref #

229

Work Type

Permanent

Business Unit

Legal & Sustainability

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

Your Impact:

Reporting tothe Group Head of Sustainability and based at McMahons Point, NSW,you will be responsible for key sustainability initiatives, including climate impact and nature-positive initiatives, within the dairy supply chain globally. This role works closely with the Farm Services Team to deliver our sustainability strategy and will focus on positive engagement with our valued farmers, including farmer education related to sustainability objectives, to assist them in understanding the benefits and value add.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

Assist in the development, review, and implementation of the Sustainability Strategy, Emissions Reductions Roadmap, and Nature Strategy.
Lead and manage the development, delivery, and reporting of the Farm Sustainability Fund in Australia and New Zealand.
Develop, lead, and manage the delivery of on-farm initiatives.
Support and work closely with the Farm Services Team to align implementation of the Thriving Farms Strategy and On-Farm programmes.
Project manage external research and consulting projects related to dairy supply chain climate and nature initiatives.
Ensure the delivery of a commercial rollout strategy of methane inhibitors.
Support the Farm Services Team on the delivery and monitoring of the farm environment plans across all regions.

What you will bring:

Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in sustainability or environmental management within the agricultural sector is required.
Knowledge of and experience in managing sustainability issues in the dairy industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Exceptional communication skills including report writing and outstanding interpersonal communication with farmers.
Strong project management skills and proven track record of managing multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel interstate at least once per month.
Relevant tertiary qualification in agricultural science, environmental science, or directly related field is essential.

What’s in it for you:

Health & Wellbeing @ a2:

Gender neutral parental leave, offering 20 weeks at full pay with no minimum tenure requirement.
Superannuation paid for the full duration of parental leave (paid and unpaid leave).
Enhanced parental leave offerings (additional pay for birth of multiples, neo-natal paid leave, miscarriage leave).
Grandparents Leave.
Women's health leave and access to reproductive support services.
Global wellbeing day – bonus day off each year.

Flexibility @ a2:

Hybrid work policy (non-operational roles).
Remote ‘work from anywhere’ – up to 2 weeks a year.
Families @ a2 – access to resources and experts to support all stages of family life.

Reward & Recognition @ a2:

4 litres of fresh a2 milk weekly.
Access to our global reward and recognition platform which includes the largest employee discounts program in the world.
Opportunity to participate in community and sustainability initiatives.

Discover the incredible benefits we offer by visiting this link here.

We pride ourselves on embracing a workplace where every team member feels respected, and free to share their ideas. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates diverse perspectives and promotes a supportive and collaborative environment. Here, your unique contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally.

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