National Events Coordinator

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 a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

Join Metcash and be part of a team that brings people together through unforgettable events!

As our National Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in planning and delivering Metcash events, supplier showcases, and retailer experiences. From behind-the-scenes coordination to ensuring every detail runs smoothly, you’ll help create moments that connect, inspire, and drive success on a 12-month fixed term contract.

If you thrive on organisation, love being proactive, and enjoy creating experiences that leave a lasting impression, we’d love to hear from you!

In this Role

• Provide administrative support for all event-related activities
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for events, working with relevant agents from requisition through to approval and ticketing
• Maintain and manage data and spreadsheets for accurate reporting, budgeting and analysis
• Support the management of communications and event portals, including content updates, sending generic emails, performing daily checks, clearing backlogs, and prioritising team action items
• Assist with end-to-end planning of events (conferences, meetings, incentives, awards nights, galas)
• Develop event timelines, run sheets and checklists – working with our preferred suppliers to coordinate logistics including venues, catering, AV, talent, logistics, transport and accommodation, support event communications and prepare event materials (invitations, confirmations, updates) and manage registrations, RSVPs and attendee queries
• Assist with on-site event delivery as needed, including occasional domestic travel
• Provide support through various ad hoc administrative tasks as needed by the team

You’re Likely a Match If  

• Proven experience in an administrative / coordinator role in an events team
• Experience in retail or events environments, with FMCG knowledge highly regarded
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines – experience using Asana or similar project management tools is highly regarded.
• Strong experience using EventsAir as a registration platform (registrations, attendee management and reporting) is essential. EventsAir training or certification will be viewed favourably
• Demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities, and a strong ability to pivot, prioritise and manage multiple events concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and event registration tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive approach to anticipating team needs

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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