Change Specialist

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

At Metcash, we’re about more than just keeping the shelves stocked – we’re empowering independent retailers, building resilient communities, and shaping the future of wholesale and supply chain in Australia. As we continue to innovate and evolve, we need change leaders who thrive on bringing people along for the journey. That’s where you come in.

We’re on the lookout for a Change Specialist who’s passionate about making transformation stick – not just on paper, but in hearts, minds, and behaviours. If you love engaging people, designing intuitive change strategies, and building capability that lasts, this role is for you.

It’s a 12 months Fixed-term role.

In this Role

• Champion and implement change management strategies aligned with the Metcash Delivery Success Method
• Engage internal and external stakeholders – from executive sponsors to frontline teams and suppliers
• Assess change impacts, business readiness and risks, then turn insights into action
• Design and deliver targeted communications that cut through complexity and inspire confidence
• Develop and facilitate fit-for-purpose training and learning experiences
• Monitor adoption, measure effectiveness and embed sustainable change practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions and business continuity

You’re Likely a Match If

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in change management (bonus points if it’s within ERP or system transformation projects)
• Formal change management qualification or accreditation (e.g., Prosci, APMG)
• Strong communication skills – you can write, speak, and present with clarity and impact
• A natural collaborator with strong influencing and negotiation skills
• A self-starter with the curiosity to ask “why?” and the initiative to find the “how”
• Comfortable working under pressure and juggling multiple priorities with ease

Life at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023-2024

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger!

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