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About the Role

This is a broad, high-impact opportunity suited to someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems and can confidently operate across senior stakeholder environments. You’ll operate across strategy, governance, operations and stakeholder engagement to help shape the future direction of container deposit schemes across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and scheme transformation initiatives, including supporting major programme delivery across existing and emerging CDS schemes
• Partner with government, industry bodies and beverage partners to influence policy, operational outcomes and scheme performance
• Support governance activities across multiple CDS boards, including contributing to strategic direction and board-level decision making
• Lead commercial and operational workstreams including funding models, programme delivery, transition activities and establishment initiatives
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government, industry and community organisations
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities that improve scheme efficiency, sustainability outcomes and long-term value creation

Requirements

• Significant experience in complex programme, transformation, restructuring, consulting, finance or operational leadership environments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, ideally supported by CA/CPA qualifications or similar experience
• Experience working with boards, governance structures or executive-level stakeholder environments
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems pragmatically and build structure in evolving environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability across government, industry and corporate partners
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery execution

Location

• Sydney
• New Zealand

Work Type

• Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Purpose-led work
• Variety and complexity
• High visibility
• Growth on tap
• Competitive salary
• Onsite bar
• Access to events and experiences
• Flexibility
• Wellbeing support
• Mental health support
• Wellbeing initiatives

About the Company

• Lion is helping shape the future of container deposit schemes across Australia and New Zealand, driving better environmental outcomes, stronger community impact and smarter industry collaboration.
• The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) in Australia is a recycling initiative that allows consumers to return eligible beverage containers for a refund, promoting recycling and reducing litter.
• The CDS team works at the centre of government, industry and operations, partnering with beverage companies, scheme coordinators and regulators to help design, establish and evolve high-performing recycling schemes.
• The team plays a hands-on role in creating sustainable outcomes that deliver value for communities, industry and the environment.
• As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet.
• You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next.