Culture & Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Annual incentive / bonus program
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Income protection insurance provided
• Discounted health insurance options
• Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
• Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments

About our Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Engineer to join our APAC Manufacturing Operations team, based at our Devonport site in Tasmania. This role reports to the Plant Director, Devonport.

This is a hands-on, technically focused role that sits at the centre of our sustainability agenda, with a strong emphasis on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. You will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance while actively identifying opportunities to enhance performance across water, energy, waste, wastewater and emissions.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate data and insights into practical actions, leading or supporting projects that deliver meaningful improvements aligned to site and corporate sustainability targets.

This role goes beyond compliance, offering the opportunity to proactively shape sustainability outcomes through innovation, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement across the facility.

What you will do

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across water, energy, waste, wastewater and emissions to enhance overall site sustainability performance
• Ensure environmental compliance, maintaining site licences and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse sustainability data and translate insights into practical, site-based actions that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact
• Lead or support sustainability projects, taking ideas from concept through to implementation and tracking outcomes
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering and Quality to embed sustainable practices into day-to-day operations
• Support and continuously improve the Environmental Management System, including audits and reporting
• Contribute to water, wastewater and waste management optimisation, identifying trends and improving processes
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support sustainability initiatives and site performance

About You

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in environmental compliance, sustainability performance and continuous improvement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong technical capability across areas such as energy optimisation, waste reduction, and water and wastewater management
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical, site-based improvements
• Working knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and relevant regulatory requirements
• Proactive problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and lead initiatives through to delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
  Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously, managing priorities and driving outcomes in a hands-on environment

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.

Applications close Friday 3rd July. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

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