National Fleet & MHE Lead

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With trusted brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Metcash as a National Fleet & MHE Lead located in Huntingwood.  The National Fleet and MHE Lead owns the day‑to‑day execution, coordination, and control of national fleet and MHE activities, ensuring adherence to approved processes, policies, governance requirements, and commercial approvals set by the National Asset Manager while working closely with State Logistics teams to ensure asset provision aligns with operational requirements.

The role ensures fleet and MHE transactions are executed accurately, compliantly, and on time, with reliable data, cost control, and effective supplier coordination across the network. 

In this Role

• Manage the end-to-end fleet and MHE lifecycle, including ordering, delivery, utilisation tracking, and disposal, ensuring accurate asset records across all systems.
• Support procurement activities by contributing to tender processes, preparing documentation, and assisting in the evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Oversee financial administration including invoice reconciliation, cost monitoring, and analysis of variances to support budget and forecasting activities.
• Ensure adherence to governance, policies, and audit requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and escalating risks or control gaps as needed.
• Coordinate and manage supplier relationships, including maintenance scheduling, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
• Manage compliance, insurance, and incident processes, ensuring assets are registered, maintained, and all records and systems are accurate and up to date.
• Deliver accurate reporting and insights, maintaining data integrity across systems, supporting operational decision-making, and collaborating with State Logistics teams to ensure effective execution.

You’re Likely a Match If

• Proven experience in fleet and/or MHE administration within logistics, transport, or operational environments.
• Strong capability managing high-volume, compliance-driven transactional processes.
• End-to-end knowledge of fleet and MHE lifecycle administration, including procurement and disposal.
• Experience in financial reconciliation, invoice validation, and cost control processes.
• Solid understanding of compliance, audit requirements, and governance for vehicles and equipment.
• Proficiency in fleet systems, telematics, and Microsoft Excel, with exposure to Power BI and risk/incident systems (e.g. Evotix) desirable.
• Must have a current Drivers License.

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support. 

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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