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SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR - PART TIME (0.8 FTE)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Grow your knowledge working alongside our Head of Sustainability
  • Make an impact on our local, Melbourne-based ethical, sustainable fashion business.
  • Highly collaborative, family-centric, and supportive team environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a passionate, proactive, and engaged Sustainability Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on our progress and compliance towards our Sustainability Goals.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

  • Following up on sustainability attributes of all new fabrics utilised across our ranges.
  • Regular recording, tracking, and follow-up of product certifications and registrations.
  • Supporting the development of product-related marketing copy that aligns with ELK environmental claims guidelines.
  • Playing an active role in supporting the Head of Sustainability in regular data analyses and reporting activities including materials and supply chain data analysis, product life cycle assessments, carbon footprint data collation, and more.
  • Supporting the follow-up and documentation of the supply chain mapping process.

This is a part-time role based in our Preston office in Melbourne. We are unable to consider sponsorship or remote work for this role.

WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU

You have a love of sustainability and a positive, proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You come equipped with at least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role. You take a great deal of pride in your ability to operate with a high degree of organisation, speed, attention to detail, and time management. You’re tech-savvy, embrace & immerse yourself in new technology, and have exceptional data analysis skills. 

Your values and work ethic are aligned with ours - you’re focused on sustainability both personally and professionally, and you love being part of a collaborative, supportive, and nurturing team where everyone lends a hand to get the job done. 

WHO YOU ARE?

  • At least 2+ years’ experience working in a similar compliance-focused role.
  • Excellent data analysis skills and proficient using Excel and PowerBI.
  • Experience with and understanding of Life Cycle Assessments.
  • Formal qualification in Sustainability, Environment, or a related field (desired).
  • Experience with fashion apparel, fabrications & garment construction (not required, highly regarded)

IN RETURN WE OFFER

  • Opportunity to work in partnership with our Head of Sustainability
  • Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
  • Access to our generous annual profit share incentive scheme.
  • Genuine commitment to work-life balance.
  • Highly collaborative, family-centric, and supportive work environment.
  • Market-leading product discounts for you, your family & friends.
  • Your birthday off every year.
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave every year.

ABOUT ELK

At ELK, we nurture an open, inclusive workplace, valuing authenticity, transparency, and community, and celebrate individual strengths. We strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work. We embrace the opportunity to welcome talent who are passionate not just about what we do but why we do it, irrespective of background, life stage, identity, and ability. Join us on our journey as a responsible business, making better products for a healthier planet.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, apply here or reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com for a copy of the Position Description and to find out more.

OUR VISION

With passion and creativity, we are building a transparent, responsible business with respect for people and planet.

OUR MISSION

To responsibly create product with enduring value through a thoughtful, intelligent design philosophy and crafted with an artisanal aesthetic. To lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. To minimise our environmental footprint and create a positive impact on our local and global communities.

OUR VALUES

We live and breathe our values of Authenticity, Transparency, Innovation, Consideration, Community, and Creativity.

THE ELK STORY

ELK, a pioneer of independent Australian design was founded by husband and wife duo Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. Founded on a belief in creativity, innovative design and an authentic approach where people are at the heart of every decision.

ELK creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity meets innovation. Seasonal collections typically lean towards natural hues and maximise the use of fine quality raw materials sourced from all over the world.

Beyond their commitment to great design, ELK has a strong ethical foundation. As a family owned and operated business, there is a great respect for all persons that work within and for the business. ELK has garnered a loyal customer base and a global reach that sees ELK collections sold in over 1200 independent retailers across 20 different countries.

ELK has cultivated a work environment in which our employees are constantly challenged to do their best. Through a creative approach, ELK has created a strong brand identity, and we nurture this quality in others by employing people who share our keen interest in design, our love of nature and simplicity and our commitment to an ethical and sustainable business. Just as each piece in our range is carefully created; we seek out individuals who can bring their own life experience and inspired ideas to our company.

In return, ELK provides employees with a unique work culture. Our culture is open and friendly, which promotes a happy work place. Staff retention is high and many team members have been with the company for long periods of time. Operating in this transparent fashion ensures everyone can be instrumental in helping steer the business towards future opportunities and growth. We live, create and work in a world surrounded by like-minded people, by peers that inspire us and aim to create a positive impact on all those that work with and for us.

We encourage our employees to integrate ELK products into their lives outside of work through offering product discounts, allowing ELK staff to act as brand ambassadors.

We encourage all employees to participate in our Health and Wellbeing Initiative which provides weekly organic local fruit and vegetables, social activities, community and charitable initiatives and health and wellbeing activities.

All employees are kept up to date with our ethical and sustainability drive and are informed about ELK products – from the design process, through the materials used-to craftsmanship and traditional skills utilised in making them– and are confident communicating about ELK to others.

ELK supports employees' involvement in activities outside of work, whether it be to study, artistic pursuits or volunteer work.