Learning Partner- Food & ALM

at  Metcash

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 US

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. 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.

• Engage with key stakeholders across the pillars to determine the learning needs ensuring alignment to the business strategies.
• Leverage data to identify learning and development trends and develop solutions that work (e.g. development plans, employee engagement data)
• Deliver on the agreed strategy working with key stakeholders
• Evolve the Retail Training Academy for both the Food and Liquor Pillars, addressing Retailer and Metcash needs and building capability in Retail Excellence and compliance. In addition, develop the LMS to be a contemporary platform that is leveraged across the retailer network.
• Work with the broader learning community including the Group Leadership, Learning & Development teams, sharing learning needs that are specific for the pillar, leveraging resources from the centre as required to ensure alignment of learning frameworks, programs and the LMS
• Facilitation of workshops either face to face or virtually as required
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Metcash & our Retailer network to identify and develop/procure solutions for the learning and development needs

You’re Likely a Match If You Have…

• In-depth understanding of adult learning principles
• Experience in retail is an advantage
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Proven track record in developing and deploying learning solutions that build sustainable capability
• Strong facilitation skills & approachable style
• Adaptable attitude and style
• Experience working in matrix organisation
• Strategic thinker with a practical approach
• Awareness of emerging trends and best practices in Learning and Development (L&D)
• Degree qualification in HR or a related business field is desirable