Environmental Manager at Bega Group

Koroit, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Management System, EPA Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Wastewater Treatment, Resource Efficiency, Energy Management, Sustainability Projects, Environmental Reporting, Incident Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Technical Guidance, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Science, Environmental Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! Bega Koroit is a leading dairy ingredients site producing milk powders, creams, butter and 35 tonnes of lactoferrin extract every year. High‑impact environmental role shaping sustainability across a major manufacturing operation. Supportive, close‑knit site culture with strong wellbeing and teamwork focus. The Role Our Koroit site is a key part of Bega’s Nutritional & Ingredients division, supporting major dairy manufacturing operations. As the Environmental Manager, you’ll sit on the Site Leadership Team, lead three experienced direct reports, and oversee all environmental compliance, sustainability and resource‑efficiency initiatives. This is a 12‑month maximum-term contract with relocation support available. Responsibilities Lead and maintain the Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with EPA and regulatory requirements across the site. Manage water, wastewater, and resource efficiency, including treatment systems, usage monitoring and trade‑waste discharge compliance. Drive sustainability projects focused on reducing energy, water, waste and product loss through continuous improvement activities plans. Oversee environmental reporting and incident management, ensuring accurate data, timely investigations and corrective action close‑out. Build strong relationships with regulators and the community, while providing expert technical guidance and coaching to site teams. About You Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or experience in a similar role. Experience with EMS development and compliance. Knowledge of wastewater treatment, energy management and environmental investigations. A continuous‑improvement mindset and passion for sustainability. We offer leadership coaching and welcome technically strong applicants to step up. Bega Group Story Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M, on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! Life at Bega Group Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team. Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance Applications The successful applicant must hold a current Australian driver’s license and will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia. The Bega Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4,000 employees is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective. We have 20 manufacturing sites across Australia, run the largest cold-chain network in the country and are passionate about our customers from the family-run milk bar through to the big supermarket chains. Whether it’s your favourite spreads like Vegemite and Bega Peanut Butter on toast, a dash of Dairy Farmers milk in your morning coffee, a Big M or Dare Iced Coffee on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company and this means we focus on creating great food, inspiring great people, having great aspirations and working for the greater good.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Manager will lead and maintain the Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements across the site. This includes managing water, wastewater, resource efficiency, driving sustainability projects, overseeing reporting, and building relationships with regulators.