• Great 12-month contract opportunity with hybrid flexibility (2 days WFH, 3 days at Norwest)
• Perfect entry-level role to learn technical packaging and build your career in retail
• Awesome Woolworths Group team discounts, competitive perks, and 24/7 wellbeing support The Opportunity As a Packaging Assistant, you will be the operational backbone of our team, supporting our Packaging Specialists with all our end-to-end packaging needs. Day to day, you will take full ownership of our administrative workflows: kicking off supplier spec requests, auditing incoming documents to ensure every detail is accounted for, and managing intake before passing things over to our specialists. You will gain hands-on experience across every layer of technical packaging, from bag materials, dimensions, and carton specs through to pallet stacking, transport, and safety compliance. What you’ll do:
• Kick off specification requests with our suppliers and keep things moving smoothly.
• Review incoming technical documents with a fine-tooth comb so no crucial data or missing details slip through the cracks.
• Help bring greener, more recyclable packaging solutions to life without sacrificing product quality or safety.
• Collate and refine data for primary packaging, shippers, and artwork so everything on our shelves is fit for purpose.
• Build genuine, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Keep an eye on new packaging tech, sustainability trends, and changing industry regulations. What you’ll bring We are looking for a curious,



self-starting individual with an exceptional eye for detail and a strong drive to learn. While technical packaging experience is a bonus, the absolute must-haves for this role are your attitude, proactive mindset, and commitment to accuracy.
• Spot-on attention to detail, with a knack for catching small missing details or inconsistencies before they cause a snag.
• A curious, self-starting mindset and a genuine eagerness to ask questions and pick up technical packaging systems quickly.
• Great organisational skills to manage competing priorities and keep document workflows running smoothly without missing a beat.
• Top-notch communication skills to build warm, collaborative relationships across internal teams and external suppliers.
• An authentic passion for packaging, sustainability, and helping us shape a greener future. What you’ll experience Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward excellent work:
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.




• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder App and access to our partner Grace Papers for support on managing your career while balancing family commitments
• Attractive remuneration package, including base salary, performance-based incentive schemes and motor vehicle allowance. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow Discover more opportunities with Woolworths Group Req ID 109587 Date posted 22-Oct-2026 Brand Woolworths Group Team Commercial Employment type Fixed-term Full-time Location New South Wales, 2153

📌 Packaging Assistant (Australia)
🏢 Woolworths Group
📍 Australia