* Do you want to work for a business that is in an industry that is GROWING (or do you know someone who does?)
o Do you want to work close to home?
o Do you have a serious passion for sustainability and want to make a difference?
We are excited to welcome a new Site Facilities Officer to our Yatala Manufacturing Site. In this role, you will lead our energy reduction program, oversee site utilities, and ensure environmental compliance. Your work will play a key role in reducing our carbon footprint and driving sustainability initiatives.
No two days will be the same as you work with external partners (like service providers and engineering teams) to ensure efficient utility use and compliance with environmental standards. You will also encourage site teams to adopt energy-saving practices. If you are passionate about innovation and sustainability, read on!
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be the point person for energy reduction initiatives. This means following up on action items from Energy and Sustainability meetings to share best practices across the facility. By working closely with key stakeholders, this role helps maintain compliance with company standards, drive cost savings, and support sustainability goals.
What You’ll Do
o Champion site-wide energy and utilities reduction efforts while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, WHS requirements, and Trade Waste Standards.
o Partner with site leadership and service providers to minimize disruptions from utility breakdowns, ensuring effective maintenance and implementing emergency response protocols.
o Monitor and improve the efficiency of on-site wastewater treatment processes, manage waste tracking records, and coordinate with external partners for sustainable waste disposal.
Who You Are
o A passionate campaigner for sustainability and process improvements. You have a strength of character when seeking solutions to problems others have struggled to resolve.
o Experienced in Facilities Management managing hard services (such as but not limited to Boilers, Refrigeration, electrical distribution, chilled/hot/potable town water supply, air compressors).
o Highly organized with strong communication skills.
o Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple requests.
o Comfortable liaising with trades, suppliers, engineering, and production teams.
o You may have a Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental) or Advanced trade qualifications in Mechanical trade or Electrotechnology or Diploma in Facilities Management.
o Preferably have FMCG experience in the food and manufacturing environment. This includes some exposure to Food Manufacturing standards in building and facilities requirements.
What We’re About
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real. Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference. Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!
Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.
Why Join Us?
Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.
Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!
Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have a global presence across APAC and Europe regions, and we’re only getting started!
Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.
Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
Generous perks including a day off for your work anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program, and parental leave!
What’s Next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! Should you be successful for an interview you can expect:
o An initial phone screen followed by 2 face-to-face interviews at a minimum.
o A request for 2 references.
o A Pre-Employment Medical.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance, or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations:. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.
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