Employee Communications & Brand Manager

Job Description

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 We have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Communications & Brand Manager to join Metcash on a fixed-term contract until end July 2026. In this role, you’ll shape and drive our employee communications strategy, creating frameworks, sharing expertise and owning platforms that enhance the employee experience. As the custodian of our employer brand and employer value proposition (EVP), you’ll also be strengthening our reputation as an exceptional place to work, connecting our people to our purpose and showcasing all the benefits of being part of the Metcash family. This role may also be considered part time (4 days per week). In this Role Shape the future of employee communications by developing strategies and frameworks that support our diverse and growing workforce, adapting proven approaches to fit our unique business needs. Own and grow our communications platforms, including optimising tools for our critical frontline workforce (supply chain operations, retail stores, branches, etc.) whilst driving a new era of communications for our knowledge workers through the roll out of Viva Engage. Elevate our employer brand by increasing awareness and strengthening perception in the market - showcasing what makes Metcash a fulfilling place to work through compelling content, campaigns, social media, and employee advocacy. Champion our employer value proposition (EVP) by bringing our ‘Part of Something Bigger’ story to life, empowering brand ambassadors, and continuously enhancing the offering we are positioning to team members and candidates. You’re Likely a Match If You’ve successfully implemented communication strategies for diverse teams, tailoring approaches for employees across warehouses, stores, branches, offices, and remote locations. You’re a natural leader who takes initiative, brings great ideas to life, and influences others to drive collaboration and organisation-wide adoption. You have experience with communication platforms like Viva Engage and ideally Mumba (or similar tools for frontline teams), and you know how to leverage them effectively. You’re passionate about showcasing what makes a workplace special, with experience in employer branding, EVP, and/or content marketing and campaign management being highly desirable. Life at Metcash Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. Our teams enjoy a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days office / 2 days remote. 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 “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity. 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 be part of something bigger! #J-18808-Ljbffr