Change Manager (People Systems & Processes)

Why you’ll love this role

Metcash is growing fast — in size, ambition and appetite for change — and as our workforce and operations continue to scale, we’re investing in stronger, simpler and more future-ready People & Culture foundations.

Within this evolving landscape, we have an opportunity for a Project & Change Manager (People Systems & Processes) to play a key role in delivering enterprise-wide initiatives across HR systems, payroll, people data and operational change.

Extra reasons to join us

Flexibility & balance: Flex Ready & Family Friendly accredited employer + hybrid working options

More time for you: 5th week leave, wellbeing + volunteer days

Grow your career: Ongoing learning and development support

Inclusive & supportive: LGBTQ+ Bronze & Mental Health Gold employer

What You’ll Do

• Support end to end delivery of enterprise initiatives across HR systems, payroll, data and operational change
• Translate program priorities into clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies and reporting
• Identify risks early, clarify scope and sequencing, and help unblock delivery issues across teams
• Design and deliver practical change strategies to ensure solutions are adopted and embedded
• Develop clear, fit for purpose communication and training materials for leaders and end users
• Act as a connector across Systems, IT, Operations, Payroll and People & Culture to drive alignment

What You’ll Bring

• Experience delivering enterprise scale projects and change initiatives
• Background in HR systems, payroll or workforce platforms
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to blend delivery discipline with change leadership and adoption focus
• Confidence working in ambiguity and evolving technical environments
• Pragmatic, outcomes focused approach with strong attention to detail

Be part of something bigger

Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind iconic brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O — fuelling an unstoppable network of independents across Australia.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: This role is managed by our TA team — no agencies please.

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