Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
THE ICONIC exists to empower and inspire both our people and our customers. We are fortunate to exist in an environment of limitless opportunities. Being true to our customers and our vision means being true to our global community and becoming an organisation that understands and authentically mitigates its social and environmental impacts and maximises its positive impacts. As part of THE ICONIC's vision, we are delivering our People + Planet Positive Strategy which operationalises these commitments.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a true passion for sustainability, and an ambition to make an impact in your role, and to raise social and environmental standards. This role with be a 6 month Max Term contract (3 days per week).
You will gain industry experience working with THE ICONIC’s sustainability team as well as directly with our Own Brand teams, suppliers and factories. It is an opportunity for a motivated and dynamic team player to contribute to an important phase of our sustainability journey.
About the role:
- As a sustainability and social compliance coordinator your key role will be assisting in the continued implementation of THE ICONIC’s ethical sourcing and social compliance programs
- Working with our GFG sourcing office and local Own brand team to ensure that we meet our compliance requirements through administrative support of our factory audit and governance programme. This will include coordinating social audit and factory visit planning to ensure all factories are regularly audited and complete improvement plans based on THE ICONIC’s requirements.
- Supporting other sustainability projects across the business as required
- Supporting the delivery of sustainability reporting requirements and development of sustainability communications materials
- Working collaboratively in a small but highly functioning team to meet shared objectives
What it takes:
- You are proactive, not reactive: not merely identifying issues, but proposing solutions. You challenge results, identify opportunities for future improvement and suggest appropriate actions/mitigations, regularly thinking outside the box.
- Your time management skills are excellent, with proven ability to multitask and problem solve autonomously in a calm and professional manner, even when things don’t go to plan.
- You have outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to win the trust and respect of stakeholders. You lead conversations: influencing, building relationships, and communication are skills you pride yourself on.
- You are also a fantastic communicator who is able to adjust seamlessly from a conversation with management, to your colleagues and to external partners. You back yourself and have the confidence and presentation skills to lead in any situation being both clear and concise.
- You have enthusiasm with a ‘can-do’ approach to tasks, briefs or problems, no matter how big or small. Your enthusiasm is contagious, not annoying.
- Your moral values are strong, and you are the type of person who cannot ignore when something feels wrong. You always do the right thing!
- You ideally have 2-3 years experience in a similar role, and a related University degree or formal training is a bonus
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:
- Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
- The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
- Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
- Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
- Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
- Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
- People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
- Furry friend. We are a dog friendly office for anyone who wants to bring their fur baby to work.
- Refer a friend. Enjoy a $4,000 referral reward for successfully referring someone to THE ICONIC!
We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au
