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Company Description
ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description
As an Animal Welfare Specialist at ALDI, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organisations animal welfare practices.

Be the driving force behind the organisations animal welfare policies and processes, collaborating with stakeholders and establishing systems to ensure compliance with our standards.

Leverage your experience to implement and monitor animal welfare requirements across ALDI’s supply chains, ensuring adherence to our animal welfare policy. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in Minchinbury.

What does the role look like?

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive the implementation of ALDI’s animal welfare policy.
• Monitor and provide advice and guidance to ALDI stakeholders on animal welfare developments, legislation, and industry changes.
• Support the development and implementation of animal welfare policies and processes within ALDI.
• Establish robust implementation, monitoring, and reporting systems for animal welfare requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Analyse and interpret data to report on ALDI Australia’s animal welfare policy, fostering transparency and accountability.
• Conduct risk assessments on animal welfare issues, prepare relevant reports, presentations, and materials, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and nurture relationships with relevant NGOs, certification bodies, and industry associations to promote responsible and ethical animal welfare practices.
• Engage with International Sustainability teams and other ALDI countries on animal welfare topics, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications
What do we need from you?

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive the implementation of animal welfare policies and practices.
• Proven track record of monitoring and providing informed advice and guidance on animal welfare developments, legislation, and industry changes.
• Experience in supporting the development and successful implementation of animal welfare policies and processes.
• Ability to establish and coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and reporting systems for animal welfare requirements, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant standards.
• Proficiency in analysing and interpreting data to create insightful reports regarding animal welfare policy and practices.
• Proven ability to support, coordinate, and direct external consultants in alignment with animal welfare objectives and initiatives.
• Strong capability in performing risk assessments on animal welfare issues and managing relationships with relevant industry associations.

Additional Information
What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $106,000 - $127,000including super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options - up to 2 days work from home a week
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)