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Tara O'Brien

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Environment & Sustainability Specialist at Opal
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Tara OBrien is an Environment & Sustainability Specialist at Opal, where she leads the development of the companys water sustainability strategy. Holding a Masters from Monash University, she focuses on implementing ISO14001 environmental management systems and ensuring responsible sourcing through FSC/PEFC certification.

Outside of her core role, Tara is passionate about professional growth and industry collaboration. She is an active committee member of the APPITA Young Professionals Network, helping to deliver webinars on emerging innovations and trends. She champions continuous learning, recently completing a course on climate-related financial reporting.

Interesting fact: Tara was a finalist for the Rising Star Award in the 2026 PKN Women in Packaging Awards.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Environment & Sustainability Specialist
Job Level
Junior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Corporate Sustainability
Leads water sustainability strategy and implements ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems at Opal. Recently completed a course in sustainability and climate-related financial reporting.
Sustainable Packaging
Works at packaging company Opal and was a finalist for the PKN Women in Packaging Rising Star Award, showing her commitment to innovation in the industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Environment & Sustainability Specialist
Opal
2-2024 - 5-2024
Sustainability Intern
Tennis Australia
2-2024 - 4-2024
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Australian Grand Prix Corporation
5-2021 - 2-2025
Customer Service Assistant
Target Australia
11-2019 - 3-2020
Customer Service Assistant
SUNNYLiFE
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Education
2023 - 2024
Master of Environment and Sustainability
Monash University
2019 - 2022
Environmental Science/ Business Management (Double Bachelor Degree)
RMIT University
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