PMO 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 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 PMO Coordinator on a 12mth FTC who is accountable for supporting the effective delivery and seamless operational transition of Metcash Food PMO projects. Working in close partnership with internal and external teams, as well as a broad range of stakeholders, the position ensures that solutions are aligned with both user requirements and strategic objectives. The Project Coordinator will assist cross‑functional teams in achieving high‑quality project outcomes through diligent project planning, proactive risk mitigation, structured issue management, clear lines of accountability, and disciplined timeline management.

In this Role

• Project Coordination: Drive end‑to‑end delivery of merchandise and finance initiatives, coordinating activities across all project phases from discovery to review.
• Portfolio Management: Support oversight of the project portfolio by identifying interdependencies and working with the Senior Project Manager to ensure they are effectively managed.
• Project Support: Use project tools, frameworks, and resources to enable smooth execution, providing daily operational and administrative support.
• Governance & Reporting: Prepare status reports, dashboards, and documentation for stakeholders; maintain registers for risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, and change requests.
• Change Management: Assist in applying structured change approaches to ensure smooth adoption of new initiatives and minimise disruption to operations.
• Solution Development: Partner with business owners to analyse root causes, map processes, and help design solutions that directly address improvement opportunities.

You’re Likely a Match If

• Minimum 2yrs experience in project coordination roles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
• Project management methodology basics, e.g.’ Agile and Waterfall.
• Change management methodology basics and their practical application
• Experienced in applying Project Workflow Management tools, e.g., Monday.com
• Problem‑solving capability and proficiency in business process mapping.

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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